netdev - Re: [PATCH net-next-2.6 00/13] net-caif: introducing CAIF protocol stack

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Date:	Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:43:17 +0100
From:	Marcel Holtmann <marcel@...tmann.org>
To:	sjur.brandeland@...ricsson.com
Cc:	netdev@...r.kernel.org, davem@...emloft.net,
	stefano.babic@...ic.homelinux.org, randy.dunlap@...cle.com
Subject: Re: [PATCH net-next-2.6 00/13] net-caif: introducing CAIF protocol
 stack

Hi Sjur,

> This patch-set introduces the CAIF protocol Stack.
> 
> The "Communication CPU to Application CPU Interface" (CAIF) is a packet based
> connection-oriented MUX protocol developed by ST-Ericsson for use with its
> modems.
> 
> * CAIF provides a socket interface which can be used to open virtual AT
>   channels, create and configure GPRS Data connections.
> 
> * A CAIF Network device is also provided for GPRS access.
>   This interface can be managed with socket IOCTLs or RTNL.
> 
> * A kernel interface is provided allowing Kernel modules to use CAIF.
> 
> * A serial link layer layer implemented as a line discipline is currently 
>   implemented. Other link interfaces may be contributed at a later stage.

any details on potential USB, SPI or SDIO drivers?

Regards

Marcel


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