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Linux Kernel lock_sock Function

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Hello,

 

Can anyone tell me what is the purpose of using the function lock_sock(struct sock *sk) in the kernel space? And how does it effect the corresponding socket in the user space, and will the OS be able to send packets after locking the sock?

 

Thanks a lot.

 

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