[ I did only a quick look, so maybe my comment is stupid :) ]
Did you consider using sysctl instead of /kern ?
For all system-wise info this should be enouth.
Sure, sysctl can't remplace /proc, but for tools such as xosview I'm not sure
/proc is needed anyway.

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Manuel Bouyer, LIP6, Universite Paris VI.           Manuel.Bouyer@lip6.fr
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