Re: How to implement the callback to application functions in a driver

Drivers cannot callback into the application. There are usually MUCH better
ways to solve whatever problem it is you think this is the solution to.
What's the big picture of what you are trying to do?

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Steve Maillet
EmbeddedFusion
www.EmbeddedFusion.com
smaillet at EmbeddedFusion dot com


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