netdev - Re: [PATCH iproute2] pedit action: add mask for changing bits.

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Date:	Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:12:27 +0300
From:	"Anton 'EvilMan' Danilov" <littlesmilingcloud@...il.com>
To:	Jamal Hadi Salim <jhs@...atatu.com>
Cc:	netdev@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH iproute2] pedit action: add mask for changing bits.

Hi, Jamal.

2012/2/28 Jamal Hadi Salim <jhs@...atatu.com>:
>
> Thinking about this some more:
> Did you try the "retain" option? it is the xor mask to set operation.
>
> I was going to ask you to test the retain in addition to the
> extra mask you are adding on different sets - but i am beginning
> to think the mask you are adding is not needed at all.
>

You are right, mask option isn't needed. Retain option must be used instead it.

>
> As a side note: I think we need an action to work on VLANs since
> they are such an important field. The action would push/pop and edit
> VLAN fields. If you are interested in this, I can help provide guidance
> (It is one of those things on my todo longtimenow but i cant seem to get
> around to it).
>

Action to work on Vlans is fine idea. I'm very interested in this
action. I'll be grateful for any help.

-- 
Anton.
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