netdev - Re: [PATCH v5 0/8] Introduce fwctl subystem

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Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:46:15 +0100
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Subject: Re: [PATCH v5 0/8] Introduce fwctl subystem


> We are discussing where to move XXX_core drivers which historically were
> located in drivers/net/ethernet/XXX/, see this idea https://lore.kernel.org/all/20250211075553.GF17863@unreal/

yes, I know

> FWCTL is unrelated to this discussion and

it is related,
I see the move as a workaround for "netdev maintainer complains more
than I would like", sorry :P

> you are not forced to use it
> if you don't like it.

I know, time will tell if I would be forced to use it to don't
let competitors to make a short term advantage by going by the
"who cares, we have fwctl" route.