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__SET_BIT(9) Basic C Library Functions __SET_BIT(9)

NAME

__set_bit - Set a bit in memory

SYNOPSIS

void __set_bit(int nr, volatile unsigned long * addr);

ARGUMENTS

nr

the bit to set

addr

the address to start counting from

DESCRIPTION

Unlike set_bit, this function is non-atomic and may be reordered. If it´s called on the same region of memory simultaneously, the effect may be that only one operation succeeds.

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May 2024 Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6.