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Special Considerations for IRIX

While IRIX is largely compatible with UNIX SVR4.2, there are points of difference in the implementation of IRIX that have to be reflected in the design of a STREAMS driver or module. This topic lists points at which the contents of STREAMS Modules and Drivers, UNIX SVR4.2 is not a correct description of IRIX and STREAMS use within IRIX.


Extension of Poll and Select
Support for Pipes
Service Scheduling
Supplied STREAMS Modules
No #idefs
Different I/O Hardware Model
Different Network Model
Support for CLONE Drivers

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