getmid Utility

Purpose

Returns a module ID.

Syntax

ushort
getmid(name)
char name;

Description

The getmid utility returns the module ID for the module identified by the name parameter.

Parameters

Return Values

On successful completion, the getmid utility returns the module ID. Otherwise, it returns a value of 0.

Implementation Specifics

This utility is part of STREAMS Kernel Extensions.

Related Information

List of Streams Programming References, Understanding STREAMS Drivers and Modules in AIX Version 4.3 Communications Programming Concepts.