Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 17 Nov 2005 13:12:31 +0100 (MET) | From | "Michael Kerrisk" <> | Subject | Re: [RFC] HOWTO do Linux kernel development |
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Greg,
> > Under 'Documentation', there is the text: > > > > When new features are added to the kernel, it is recommended > > that new documentation files are also added which explain how > > to use the feature. > > > > Could you also add something like: > > > > When a new feature changes the interface that the kernel > > exposes to userland, it is recommended that you send > > information or a man-pages patch explaining the change > > to the manual pages maintainer at mtk-manpages@gmx.net. > > Do you want to start documenting the sysfs tree interface?
There should be a sysfs(5) man page. Unfortunately there is not one yet. If someone wants to start one off...
> Do you have > man pages for all of the kernel syscalls now?
All, no. Most, yes.
> Anyway, I'll add it, as it is better to error on the side of caution > here.
Thanks.
Michael
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