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Guidelines for all kernel drivers

Protecting against configuration changes

Do not write a driver that relies on particular configuration parameters such as the interrupt vector. Avoiding such ``hardcoded'' assumptions helps prevent collisions with other drivers, and insulates the driver from system configuration changes.

DDI 7 and earlier implementation

ODDI implementation



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