> So, given all this additional complexity _and_ that it would only be > safe on non-preempt UP, the question becomes: is using get_user_pages() > to access the current processes memory space legal? Given the above, > I would say not.
I'd say that copy_from_user is the right api for this, not get_user_pages + kmap hacks... -- if you want to mail me at work (you don't), use arjan (at) linux.intel.com Test the interaction between Linux and your BIOS via http://www.linuxfirmwarekit.org - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/