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Old 02-11-2008
how implement a kernel call?

Hi,

I would like o implement a kernel call, but I don't know how to do it. Where can I find an example?

I've already look to minix source code, but I'm still confused and not very comfortable to mess with the code at this level.

Thanks,
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Old 02-11-2008
I've forgotto say that the OS is minix.
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