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Re:\Device\Afd, or, the Deal with the Devil that makes async... by Dylan16807 on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @12:06AM (#35147326)
> I don't understand why this is so confusing.

Pinning a buffer is easy. Dealing with ownership ramifications in all situations is confusing.

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Re:\Device\Afd, or, the Deal with the Devil that makes async... by dblohm7 on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @02:13PM (#35155973)
That's fair, but how is that any different than async I/O on any other OS?
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Re:\Device\Afd, or, the Deal with the Devil that makes async... by Dylan16807 on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @02:22PM (#35156139)
My understanding is the API they want notifies when data is ready, then you make a buffer and fill it immediately. In that situation a significantly smaller set of errors is possible and you don't have to figure out disposal of a pinned and possibly-in-use buffer if you decide to cancel.
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