> > > But back on the main point, if implementing SCSI services over a > > TCP connection is acceptable even though it does not use a kernel > > socket, why would it not be acceptable to implement RDMA services > > over a TCP connection without using a kernel socket? > > Because SCSI doesn't force nasty hooks into the net stack to allow for > sharing of resources with a proprietary black box of unknown quality. > > Jeff >
The netevent notifier patch in question seemed to be reasonable hooks for notifying kernel and user mode modules of certain network events. In fact, it went through 3 review cycles and was improved by feedback from Dave and others. eg: It was integrated with netlink to provide user mode notifications. Then someone says 'TOE' and suddenly the hooks are nasty? Steve. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe netdev" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
