> > > > > 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?
Signal masks in PID/status for example. I'm sure there are others. Miklos - 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/
