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4 interfaces should be used by userspace programs in different ways.
14 defined to be stable. Userspace programs are free to use these
16 them will be guaranteed for at least 2 years. Most interfaces
17 (like syscalls) are expected to never change and always be
21 This directory documents interfaces that are felt to be stable,
23 The interface can be changed to add new features, but the
26 programs can start to rely on these interfaces, but they must be
28 be marked stable. Programs that use these interfaces are
36 the kernel, but are marked to be removed at some later point in
38 why it is obsolete and when it can be expected to be removed.
49 Contact: Primary contact for this interface (may be a mailing list)
51 Users: All users of this interface who wish to be notified when
58 be changed further.
66 Interfaces may be removed from obsolete and the kernel as long as the
70 developers feel they are finished. They cannot be removed from the
77 Notable bits of non-ABI, which should not under any circumstances be considered