netdev - Re: [PATCH v8 net-next 5/5] net: ena: Add PHC documentation

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Message-ID: <Z_U2-oTlrP6TPuOy@hoboy.vegasvil.org>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2025 07:47:22 -0700
From: Richard Cochran <richardcochran@...il.com>
To: Jakub Kicinski <kuba@...nel.org>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH v8 net-next 5/5] net: ena: Add PHC documentation

On Mon, Apr 07, 2025 at 09:27:49AM -0700, Jakub Kicinski wrote:

> 
> Historic parts are IOCTL-based, but extended functionality for PTP core
> and drivers is currently implemented using sysfs.

The intent was always to offer the same configuration possibilities
over ioctl and sysfs.  That way, the user can choose a light weight
scripting solution or integrate with a binary.

But overall I don't those interfaces are great for reporting
statistics.  netlink seems better.

Thanks,
Richard