[dpdk-dev] KNI Questions

[Ferruh Yigit]

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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