Re: Question about tlv message support

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On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, NorthPole <morfeas3000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello everyone
>
> I'm completely new to linux kernel and I would be grateful if you
> could help me get started.
> I read some basic things about the kernel. But I couldnt find anything
> relevant to the question below.
>
> So: Does the kernel have any support for the construction and encoding
> of type/length/value (TLV) or other information element messages?
>  if it has(or if you dont know) where can I find a list or more documentation?
>

I think what you are looking for is the Generic Netlink API.

Here is a good howto:
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/networking/genericnetlinkhowto

Hope it helps,

-- 
Javier Martínez Canillas
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Barcelona, Spain

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