/proc in Kenrel Modules
Currently I am learning Kernel Module Programming with the help of "https://www.tldp.org/LDP/lkmpg/2.6/lkmpg.pdf" ,and in that book there is an chapter titled as "/proc File System" , I have learnt how modules are used as device drivers , but I havent been able to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. I know that in /proc directory kernel maintains info about processes.
So can anybody help me to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. Thank You.
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Currently I am learning Kernel Module Programming with the help of "https://www.tldp.org/LDP/lkmpg/2.6/lkmpg.pdf" ,and in that book there is an chapter titled as "/proc File System" , I have learnt how modules are used as device drivers , but I havent been able to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. I know that in /proc directory kernel maintains info about processes.
So can anybody help me to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. Thank You.
kernel kernel-modules
asked 2 mins ago
Sunny KhandareSunny Khandare
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Currently I am learning Kernel Module Programming with the help of "https://www.tldp.org/LDP/lkmpg/2.6/lkmpg.pdf" ,and in that book there is an chapter titled as "/proc File System" , I have learnt how modules are used as device drivers , but I havent been able to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. I know that in /proc directory kernel maintains info about processes.
So can anybody help me to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. Thank You.
kernel kernel-modules
asked 2 mins ago
Sunny KhandareSunny Khandare
11
Currently I am learning Kernel Module Programming with the help of "https://www.tldp.org/LDP/lkmpg/2.6/lkmpg.pdf" ,and in that book there is an chapter titled as "/proc File System" , I have learnt how modules are used as device drivers , but I havent been able to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. I know that in /proc directory kernel maintains info about processes.
So can anybody help me to understand the importance of creating "/proc/file_name" by an kernel module. Thank You.
kernel kernel-modules
kernel kernel-modules
asked 2 mins ago
Sunny KhandareSunny Khandare
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Sunny KhandareSunny Khandare
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Sunny KhandareSunny Khandare
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Sunny KhandareSunny Khandare
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