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Network Drivers: DLPI and GLD (cont)
Generic LAN Driver (GLD):
- Solaris (Intel Platform Edition) implements GLD module
- GLD provides a device-independent "upper layer" for
a network driver
- Device-dependent lower-layer drivers can interface
with GLD
- GLD handles most of the DLPI and STREAMS protocols
- Lower layer can focus on hardware specific portion
of the driver
- GLD implements both Style 1 and Style 2 DLPI opens
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