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SubjectRe: [PATCH RFC 0/1] Document how to add a new syscall
On 07/28/2015 05:41 AM, David Drysdale wrote:
> Given that I've gotten some of the details wrong in the past (and I've
> seen others do likewise), I thought it might be helpful to collate the
> best practices for adding a new system call to the kernel.
>
> Apologies for the wide circulation -- I've tried to include folk who've
> recently added or proposed a system call, as they're most likely to
> have opinions on:
> - whether this a useful addition to Documentation/
> - whether the details of the advice are correct and complete.
>
> Shuah, is there anything more that should be added for the Testing
> section in particular?
>

David,

Looks good. You could add a one liner on in some cases, it might be
necessary to install headers before test compiles. Other than that,
the information looks good.

thanks,
-- Shuah


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Shuah Khan
Sr. Linux Kernel Developer
Open Source Innovation Group
Samsung Research America (Silicon Valley)
shuahkh@osg.samsung.com | (970) 217-8978


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