[dpdk-dev] [PATCH v6 3/5] eal: make OS shims internal

[Thomas Monjalon]

20/03/2021 14:05, Dmitry Kozlyuk:
> DPDK code often relies on functions and macros that are not standard C,
> but are found on all platforms, even if by slightly different names.
> Windows <rte_os.h> provided macros or inline definitions for such symbols.
> However, when placed in public header, these symbols were unnecessarily
> exposed, breaking consumer POSIX compatibility code.
> 
> Move all shims to <rte_os_internal.h>, a header to be used instead of
> <rte_os.h> by internal code. Include it in libraries and PMDs that
> previously imported shims from <rte_os.h>.

This shim could have been convenient for applications.
If not named "internal", we could export the header file
and allow apps including it.

Otherwise the app can recreate this file on its side,
it is not a big deal.
Opinions?