[dpdk-dev] [PATCH 0/3] remove RTE_EAL_UNBIND_PORTS related code

[Burakov, Anatoly]

Hi David,

> For now, I have a problem with your patch as it breaks drivers that use
> RTE_PCI_DRV_FORCE_UNBIND flag, since it removes the part where this flag
> is handled. Besides, I can see some remaining parts mentioning
> pci_switch_module() in comments.

I wonder if this functionality is needed at all. I couldn't find any drivers using that flag, and the unbinding can be done using the included Python script as well. Given that we're getting rid of unbinding and binding in the EAL, it's only logical that we get rid of the force-unbinding as well, don't you think?

Best regards,
Anatoly Burakov
DPDK SW Engineer

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