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I agree that parsing /proc/pid/maps is a complete nightmare, but I'm pretty sure that the way pseudo-files on linux work, it is guaranteed the contents won't ch

by tcoppi 10y ago

I agree that parsing /proc/pid/maps is a complete nightmare, but I'm pretty sure that the way pseudo-files on linux work, it is guaranteed the contents won't change out from under you while you are reading it.

cyphar 10y ago
Not all pseudo-files are like that. For example, /sys/fs/cgroup/.../cgroup.procs will only have consistent content if you read everything in a single page. Which is kinda dumb IMO.
- tcoppi 10y ago
  Interesting... good to know.