netdev - Re: crash with bridge and inconsistent handling of NETDEV_TX

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Date:	Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:15:25 -0700 (PDT)
From:	David Miller <davem@...emloft.net>
To:	mpatocka@...hat.com
Cc:	netdev@...r.kernel.org, kaber@...sh.net
Subject: Re: crash with bridge and inconsistent handling of NETDEV_TX_OK

From: Mikulas Patocka <mpatocka@...hat.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:12:45 -0400 (EDT)

> Why is it using GSO on bridging?

Unlike LRO, GRO and GSO are completely valid in bridging and
routing situations.

In fact, in virtualization environments it is essential for
good performance.
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