> My question: is the kernel using or protecting this area of the memory, > and is there a way to deprotect it??? (how dangerous!) The kernel maps ISA space at different addresses. What address and how it is accessed depends on the CPU and system isa_readb/readw/readl(addr) isa/writeb/writew/writel(value,addr) to read/write 8,16,32 bit values - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/