And lo, the chronicles report that Aaron Gaudio spake thusly unto the masses: > > And lo, the chronicles report that Robert W. Current spake thusly unto the > masses: > > > > So, I think I am inclined to disagree. I don't think something like > > uname would be in the scope of kernel development. > > Actually, uname is already in the scope of kernel development: it's a system > call- uname(2) > The original poster was saying that there should be another system call which > returns information > about the hardware.
Sorry....didn't realize you were the original poster ;-) > > > > I suggest a general system call be implemented to obtain information > > > > about hardware. If you didn't think it belonged in the kernel why'd you say to add it as a system call? -- Aaron Gaudio icy_manipulator @ mindless.com http://www.rit.edu/~adg1653 -------------- "The fool finds ignorance all around him. The wise man finds ignorance within." -------------- Use of any of my email addresses is subject to the terms found at http://www.rit.edu/~adg1653/email.shtml. By using any of my addresses, you agree to be bound by the terms therein.
