Coping with nonuniform Unix interfaces in designing a portable network driver
Conference
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OSTI ID:7184588
The need for portable software continues to increase, especially within the Unix community, where a uniform interface is assumed to exist. Unfortunately, system software (particularly that which executes as part of the kernel) often has not been written to take full advantage of the homogeneity offered by Unix. Further, there is a need even within the kernel for greater uniformity of interfaces. This paper describes some of the issues associated with the design and implementation of a kernel-level protocol driver which is portable among various Unix implementations. It also recommends areas where interfaces could be more uniform across implementations. 15 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 7184588
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-102872; CONF-9006123--1; ON: DE90007651
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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