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Subject: Re: [Xenomai-help] xn_pipe_create [minor]
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>> Using this scheme, user mode programs just need to open()
>> /proc/xenomai/registry/pipes/whatever to access a named pipe, without
>> having to know the minor number.
>>
>> Under these circumstances, it would be *very* useful to have
>> rt_pipe_create choose an unused minor automagically (for example passing
>> -1 as the minor).
>>
>
> Sounds reasonable.

On the heels of our abs/rel discussion, I suggest to use a #define
istead of -1

Will you implement it, or should I give a try?

Nacho.