Re: Moving data from kernel to user space

Krishna Monian wrote:
> Hi, 
> 
> I currently have a kernel module that collects some
> data. I need to transfer this information to the user
> space. 
> 
> What is the best way to go about doing this? 
> 
> The module will be collecting huge amounts of data. So
> I guess it would be best if the user app keeps
> querying the module for data in a periodic fashion.
> Once the task is done the user mode app can remove the
> module.

There is a kernel patch designed for this matter: RELAYFS.

http://www.opersys.com/relayfs/index.html

Bye.
		Mike-Ro-Chanel