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    | CDEV_ADD(9) | Char devices | CDEV_ADD(9) | 
NAME¶
cdev_add - add a char device to the system
SYNOPSIS¶
int cdev_add(struct cdev * p, dev_t dev, unsigned count);
ARGUMENTS¶
p
the cdev structure for the device
dev
the first device number for which this device is
  responsible
count
the number of consecutive minor numbers corresponding to
  this device
DESCRIPTION¶
cdev_add adds the device represented by p to the system, making it live immediately. A negative error code is returned on failure.
COPYRIGHT¶
| May 2024 | Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6. |