Thread (6 messages) 6 messages, 5 authors, 2013-01-29

use of EXPORT_SYMBOL()

From: Mulyadi Santosa <hidden>
Date: 2013-01-29 07:52:32

On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 3:13 AM, horseriver [off-list ref] wrote:
hi:)

   In kernel code ,what is the use of EXPORT_SYMBOL()?
   Does it export a function to user application ,
   so this function can be used in user application ?
So it can be used by kernel modules.

Think of it like "public" keyword in C++.

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regards,

Mulyadi Santosa
Freelance Linux trainer and consultant

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