netdev - Re: [patch net-next v2 00/10] introduce rocker switch driver with hardware accelerated datapath api

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Message-ID: <5460AC90.9060607@mojatatu.com>
Date:	Mon, 10 Nov 2014 07:16:16 -0500
From:	Jamal Hadi Salim <jhs@...atatu.com>
To:	Jiri Pirko <jiri@...nulli.us>
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Subject: Re: [patch net-next v2 00/10] introduce rocker switch driver with
 hardware accelerated datapath api - phase 1: bridge fdb offload

On 11/10/14 02:23, Jiri Pirko wrote:

>
> Yes I looked over their patches. Roopas patche's are about new class of
> device which, as I commented in the cover letter, I left out for now and
> can be safely added later on.
>
> I went over the Ben's work very carefully as well. The patches are very
> rough, mostly rtl-chip specific. But again, my patchset is a base on
> which this patches can be build on. I see no issues in that.
>
>> At least please get their sign on - this  is such an important piece of
>> new work that you should make sure you get consensus.
>
> Since I did not use their code now, I only put sign off of Scott.
>

Your last comment was "i am going to merge the patches" ;->
At least send an email explaining your plan to people who have worked
hard to cooperate with you or say it in the cover letter.

>> Otherwise we are back to square one and everyone is going their way with
>> their patches;
>
> I do think that we are in sync. I do not see any counter ways. As I
> said, their work can be added on to the base made of this patchset.
>

Ok, I hope so. I spoke for myself - it is important for this patches
you get their sign-on in my opinion.

cheers,
jamal

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