__bitmap_shift_right9
Logical right shift of the bits in a bitmap
Usage
void __bitmap_shift_right(unsigned long * dst, const unsigned long * src, unsigned shift, unsigned nbits);
Arguments
dst
destination bitmap
src
source bitmap
shift
shift by this many bits
nbits
bitmap size, in bits
Overview
Shifting right (dividing) means moving bits in the MS -> LS bit direction. Zeros are fed into the vacated MS positions and the LS bits shifted off the bottom are lost.
Releases
6 releases since Debian 4.0 (Etch); the text changed 5 times.