thx Javier But isnt the api for use in the user space? I need something for use in kernel space
On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM, Javier Martinez Canillas <[email protected]> wrote: > On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, NorthPole <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hello everyone >> >> I'm completely new to linux kernel and I would be grateful if you >> could help me get started. >> I read some basic things about the kernel. But I couldnt find anything >> relevant to the question below. >> >> So: Does the kernel have any support for the construction and encoding >> of type/length/value (TLV) or other information element messages? >> if it has(or if you dont know) where can I find a list or more >> documentation? >> > > I think what you are looking for is the Generic Netlink API. > > Here is a good howto: > http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/networking/genericnetlinkhowto > > Hope it helps, > > -- > Javier Martínez Canillas > (+34) 682 39 81 69 > Barcelona, Spain _______________________________________________ Kernelnewbies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.kernelnewbies.org/mailman/listinfo/kernelnewbies
