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Re: inline and __inline__
On Thu, 02 Jan 2003 07:28:02 +0800
zw <zhaoway@public1.ptt.js.cn> wrote:
>For functions, some use "inline", some use "__inline__", what should
>new code use?
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>What is the difference between inline and __inline__ WRT the kernel
>sources?
There's no functional difference. "__inline__" is a reserved keyword
in C so it's safe(ish) to use in headers that might be seen by
arbitrary user applications. For stuff that only the kernel proper
uses, "inline" is slightly more readable.
Regards,
Angelo Dell'Aera 'buffer'
<buffer@users.sourceforge.net>
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