FUNCTION::LOG(3stap)                                     Logging Tapset                                     FUNCTION::LOG(3stap)



NAME
       function::log - Send a line to the common trace buffer

SYNOPSIS
           log(msg:string)

ARGUMENTS
       msg
           The formatted message string

DESCRIPTION
       This function logs data. log sends the message immediately to staprun and to the bulk transport (relayfs) if it is being
       used. If the last character given is not a newline, then one is added. This function is not as effecient as printf and
       should be used only for urgent messages.



SystemTap Tapset Reference                                 August 2011                                      FUNCTION::LOG(3stap)