Microkernel architecture-based forwarder

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APP PUB NO 20020097717A1
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10002440

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A method of forwarding data packets in a network device having an operating system. The method includes forwarding a data packet at the device driver layer in the network device without the operating system performing context switching in conjunction with forwarding the data packet. In another embodiment, a method of forwarding data packets in a network device having an operating system includes initiating a switching microdriver to retrieve a data packet, and forwarding the data packet to or from the switching microdriver without involvement of the operating system.

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TUT SYSTEMS INC2495 ESTAND WAY PLEASANT HILL CA 94523

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Vinsel, Peter C Berkeley, CA 4 35

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