virtualsquare / virtualsquare/vuos

blocking ioctl support

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C
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Description

question: is there a way to decide whether a ioctl can block (i.e. is a "slow" call) or not?

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by searching the repository for ioctl handling and existing blocking or “slow” call classification, then determine the intended behavior and API. Done means the project has an agreed way to identify whether an ioctl may block, with coverage for the relevant behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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