Re: kernel threads and close method in a device driver

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Tue Apr 17 2001 - 16:37:44 EST

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> What can cause a close not to get invoked? BTW, the close is returning
> with a 0 status to the application ...(it definitely did NOT
> get invoked in the driver)

The driver release function is invoked when the use count of the handle hits
zero. Make sure you are not muddling release and flush ?
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