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fcntl(F_SETLK, ...) implemented

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Date: Monday, August 17, 1992 - 4:06 pm

I have an implementation of fcntl(F_SETLK/F_SETLKW, F_GETLK, ...)
for those that want it. I hope to have it on tsx-11 shortly, but
until then, send me email if you want it.

I have also submitted it to Linus to be included in the next release.

The implementation is almost complete. It includes weird cases like locking
a big chunk and unlocking a piece in the middle. What's missing are

- deadlock detection
- mandatory locks

I view both of these as being of dubious merit, so do not intend to
implement them any time soon. HJ Liu is looking into implementing deadlock
detection.
-- 
Doug Evans               | "You're just supposed to sit here?"
dje@sspiff.ampr.ab.ca    |               - Worf in a mud bath.
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