Part II Kernel Interface

Chapter 7, STREAMS Framework – Kernel Level, STREAMS Framework –Kernel Level

Describes the STREAMS components from the kernel developer's perspective.

Chapter 8, STREAMS Kernel-Level Mechanisms, Messages - Kernel Level

Describes the structure and use of each STREAMS message type.

Chapter 9, STREAMS Drivers, STREAMS Drivers

Discusses several topics specific to STREAMS device drivers.

Chapter 10, STREAMS Modules, Modules

Provides specific examples of how modules work.

Chapter 11, Configuring STREAMS Drivers and Modules, Configuration

Describes how to configure STREAMS drivers and modules into the Solaris operating environment.

Chapter 12, Multithreaded STREAMS, MultiThreaded STREAMS

Describes how to multithread a STREAMS driver or module.

Chapter 13, STREAMS Multiplex Drivers, Multiplexing

Describes how STREAMS multiplexing configurations are created and also discusses multiplexing drivers.