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# IOSurfaceGetSeed(_:)

```
func IOSurfaceGetSeed(_ buffer: IOSurfaceRef) -> UInt32
```

## Discussion

This will return the current seed value of the buffer and is a cheap call to make to see if the contents of the buffer have changed since the last lock/unlock.

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