Hi!
> > > > For each fd the information is provided in the following format:
> > > >
> > > > pos: 1234
> > > > flags: 0100002
> > >
> > > Octal? Maybe we should use more traditional hex here?
>
> It's octal in <fcntl.h>, so it's easier for a human to read.
>
> > Good point. The O_foo flags are per-arch, so this field has the potential
> > to be subtly different on different architectures, which is unpleasing.
> >
> > > Or even list flags by name?
> >
> > urg. Simple enough to do (lookup table, please). But is it worth it?
> > Perhaps just remove that field?
>
> I wouldn't mind. But leaving it to an application or for a human to
> sort out is OK I guess. There are lots of non-portable numbers in
> proc.
Hmm, I do not think we want non-portable numbers in proc. What are
other examples?
Pavel
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