10-23-2001
You can use 'grep' to look for some specific output and then perform any action based on those results. Recommend purchasing or borrowing an introductory shell scripting book. Check the FAQ section of this forum for recommendations.
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LEARN ABOUT OSF1
simple_lock_init
simple_lock_init(9r) simple_lock_init(9r)
NAME
simple_lock_init - General: Initializes a simple lock structure
SYNOPSIS
#include <kern/lock.h>
void simple_lock_init(
simple_lock_t slock_ptr );
ARGUMENTS
Specifies a pointer to a simple lock structure. You can declare this simple lock structure by using the decl_simple_lock_data routine.
DESCRIPTION
The simple_lock_init routine initializes the simple lock structure that you previously declared with the decl_simple_lock_data routine. You
need to initialize the simple lock structure only once. After you initialize the simple lock structure, you can call simple_lock to assert
exclusive access on the associated resource.
RETURN VALUES
None
FILES
SEE ALSO
Routines: decl_simple_lock_data(9r), simple_lock(9r), simple_lock_terminate(9r), simple_lock_try(9r), simple_unlock(9r)
Data Structures: slock(9s)
simple_lock_init(9r)