[dpdk-dev] KNI Questions
Ferruh Yigit
ferruh.yigit at intel.com
Thu Dec 15 12:53:59 CET 2016
Hi Stephen,
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> Which raises a couple of questions:
> 1. Why is DPDK still keeping KNI support for Intel specific ethtool functionality.
> This always breaks, is code bloat, and means a 3rd copy of base code (Linux, DPDK PMD, + KNI)
I agree on you comments related to the ethtool functionality,
but right now that is a functionality that people may be using, I think
we should not remove it without providing an alternative to it.
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> 2. Why is KNI not upstream?
> If not acceptable due to security or supportablity then why does it still exist?
I believe you are one of the most knowledgeable person in the mail list
on upstreaming, any support is welcome.
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> 3. If not upstream, then maintainer should track upstream kernel changes and fix DPDK before
> kernel is released. The ABI is normally set early in the rc cycle weeks before release.
I am trying to track as much as possible, any help appreciated.
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