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I'd like to see more about block I/O stuff. Like bio, bio_set and so on ...

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#603 opened on Jul 11, 2018

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Study the Linux kernel block I/O subsystem, specifically the bio structure and bio set. Write a detailed explanation suitable for the linux insides series, covering the purpose, usage, and internals of bio and bio set.
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operating systems
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Documentation
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5
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Over 1 week
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Fresh
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Clear
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CLinux kernel concepts
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25