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From: Nate Williams <nate@mt.sri.com>
To: Jean-Philippe Belanger <jpbelang@crim.ca>
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Subject: Re: kernel malloc question
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> This is a beginner device driver question:
> 	The kernel malloc returns physical memory (non swappable), right?
> 	Is there any way to get virtual memory ?

Since the kernel can't be swapped, why would you want virtual memory?
The driver can't be 'swapped', so virtual buys you nothing.


Nate