On 06/26/2012 09:33 PM, dbashaw wrote: > I have a question about using ipmi_watchdog, ipmitool, and another open > source program ipmisensors together > at the same time. > > ipmitool uses the /dev/ipmi0 char interface. So does (can) > ipmi_watchdog. ipmisensors uses ipmi_settime(..) to send > messages via KCS. > > Question: is there any type of file locking going on for /dev/ipmi0 > device when two programs attempt to use the > /dev/ipmi0 interface?
The IPMI driver properly multiplexes all this, so it's not an issue. -corey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Openipmi-developer mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openipmi-developer
