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List:       linux-ia64
Subject:    Re: [Linux-ia64] Fixed addresses in kernel address space
From:       David Mosberger <davidm () hpl ! hp ! com>
Date:       2001-11-19 17:02:52
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>>>>> On Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:11:08 +0100, Christian Hildner <christian.hildner@hob.de> said:

  Christian> Hi everybody!  For a driver I am writing, I would need
  Christian> access to some storage below e000000004400000. There is a
  Christian> range from e000000004000000 to e000000004400000 that is
  Christian> mapped by the kernel translation but not used in
  Christian> system.map (kernel 2.4.4). Is it possible to use part of
  Christian> this storage or are there restrictions/other usage? Can I
  Christian> rely on this unused storage in the future or is this
  Christian> subject to change?

There should be no need for using absolute addresses.  Please explain
what you're trying to do.

	--david


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