[dpdk-dev] [PATCH] kni: unregister an unregisterd net_device could cause a kernel crash

[Thomas Monjalon]

2016-09-08 18:15, Ferruh Yigit:
> On 9/8/2016 5:44 PM, Stephen Hemminger wrote:
> 
> ...
> 
> > But then again the whole KNI driver fails completely when
> > running kernel style check.
> > 
> 
> Yes, it generates lots of warnings.
> I can fix them (excluding ethtool/*), that wouldn't take much time but
> how syntax only patches welcomed? Another concern is it trashes git blame.

You ask a question and give the answer ;)
I think it depends just on the balance of the pros/cons - to be evaluated.