Re: adding new O_* flags

2009-08-04 Thread Matthew Dillon
:Hello, : :I'm trying to implement the new POSIX open(2) flags O_DIRECTORY, :O_SEARCH and O_EXEC described here: : :http://www.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9699919799/functions/openat.html#tag_16_414 : :I noticed that struct file.f_flags that stores the POSIX O_* flags and :some kernel internal ones ha

DEVFS and serial numbers

2009-08-04 Thread Matthew Dillon
Initial serial number support is now on master. Serial numbers show up in the /dev/serno directory. All CAM and NATA drives which attach with serial numbers will show up. Note that many USB drives do not report serial numbers and may not show up in any meaningful way. The or