netdev - Re: [PATCH] forcedeth: new backoff implementation

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Message-Id: <200804111852.39156.netdev@axxeo.de>
Date:	Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:52:38 +0200
From:	Ingo Oeser <netdev@...eo.de>
To:	Ayaz Abdulla <aabdulla@...dia.com>
Cc:	Jeff Garzik <jgarzik@...ox.com>,
	Manfred Spraul <manfred@...orfullife.com>,
	Andrew Morton <akpm@...l.org>, nedev <netdev@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] forcedeth: new backoff implementation

Hi Ayaz,

Ayaz Abdulla schrieb:
> This patch adds support for a new backoff algorithm for half duplex 
> supported in newer hardware. The old method is will be designated as 
> legacy mode.
> 
> Re-seeding random values for the backoff algorithms are performed when a 
> transmit has failed due to a maximum retry count (1 to 15, where max is 
> considered the wraparound case of 0).
> 
> Resending based on feedback.

It still uses u32 for the tables, which wastes at least 580 bytes
of code. Please use u16 for that.


Best Regards

Ingo Oeser
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