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CDEV_ADD(9) | Char devices | CDEV_ADD(9) |
NAME¶
cdev_add - add a char device to the systemSYNOPSIS¶
int
cdev_add(struct cdev * p,
dev_t dev,
unsigned count);
ARGUMENTS¶
pthe cdev structure for the device
dev
the first device number for which this device is
responsible
count
the number of consecutive minor numbers corresponding to
this device
DESCRIPTION¶
cdev_add adds the device represented by p to the system, making it live immediately. A negative error code is returned on failure.COPYRIGHT¶
May 2018 | Kernel Hackers Manual 3.16 |