Simulate device-file in userland?

[j...@evation.com]

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Dear Sirs,

is it appreciated if i introduce myself first? if so, please let me know.

i was wondering if it is possible to simulate a device-file ( for example a serial port or videograbbing device ) in userland?

i have looked at mkfifo, but i think that does not suit my needs: i am interested in ioctl calls as well.

are there any examples in ports? is this possible at all?

regards,

Jan
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[ma...@ripe.net]

On Sun, Jul 25, 2004 at 06:57:00PM +0200, Jan Branbergen wrote:
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> i was wondering if it is possible to simulate a device-file ( for example a serial port or videograbbing device ) in userland?

You may want to look at ng_device.
Be prepared for rough edges though ;)

Mark