[bitlug] Re: Writing kernel modules in C++
- From: Peeyush Prasad <peeyush@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Bitlug (E-mail)" <bitlug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:53:42 +0530 (IST)
On Mon, 5 Jul 2004, Turuvanur Pavan-A20404 wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> The topic is not so well taken among kernel developers, when it comes
> to writing a kernel module in C++.
> But sometimes, you might have to. Currently, my official work has
> something to do with this. I thought it might be useful to ppl out here
> if i share my expieriences. I'm starting off now, and my progress will
> be reflected on the list. Queries and suggestions are welcome. Lets
> make the most of it and make it a healthy discussion.
>
> First of all, just for the kicks, take a look at this ;)
> http://www.uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0402.0/0041.html
:^)
>
> Here is some talk about the why and why nots :
> http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/docs/lkml/#s15-3
went here, and am almost convinced that this is a bad idea... would be
interested in knowing why you ppl have to do this...
also, my questions:
What is a kernel module?
What is insmod-ing?
-- P
>
> And this is something which has already been done:
>
> www.pdos.lcs.mit.edu/click
> They have managed to come up with a C++ kernel module.
> Download the code and take a look at it. If you are not using cscope or
> a similar tool, please resort to it as early as possible. Life seems
> much simpler with these, when browsing through huge amounts of code.
>
> At the end of this thread, we should successfully be able to load a
> c++ module into the kernel.
>
> TC
>
> PS: Any questions on anything not known, are welcome.
> good candidates : What is a kernel module?
> What is insmod-ing?
>
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