open_bdev_exclusive

Langue: en

Version: May 2009 (fedora - 06/07/09)

Section: 9 (Appels noyau Linux)

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NAME

open_bdev_exclusive - open a block device by name and set it up for use

SYNOPSIS

struct block_device * open_bdev_exclusive(const char * path, fmode_t mode, void * holder);

ARGUMENTS

path

special file representing the block device

mode

FMODE_... combination to pass be used

holder

owner for exclusion

DESCRIPTION

Open the blockdevice described by the special file at path, claim it for the holder.