venkateshpnv
Reputation: 41
Difference between request_irq() and setup_irq()
Whats the difference between request_irq and setup_irq?
When to use request_irq() when to go with setup_irq()
Upvotes: 1
Views: 934
Answers (1)
superdesk
Reputation: 1172
From the kernel source, kernel/irq/manage.c, setup_irq() is "Used to statically setup interrupts in the early boot process."
request_irq() is the function that you would use under most circumstances.
Upvotes: 3
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