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| REGISTER_CHRDEV_REGI(9) | Char devices | REGISTER_CHRDEV_REGI(9) |
NAME¶
register_chrdev_region - register a range of device numbersSYNOPSIS¶
int register_chrdev_region(dev_t from, unsigned count, const char * name);
ARGUMENTS¶
dev_t fromthe first in the desired range of device numbers; must
include the major number.
unsigned count
the number of consecutive device numbers required
const char * name
the name of the device or driver.
DESCRIPTION¶
Return value is zero on success, a negative error code on failure.COPYRIGHT¶
| July 2017 | Kernel Hackers Manual 4.11 |