netdev - Re: [PATCH net-next] s390/net: Remove NETIUCV device driver

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Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:30:18 +0000
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Subject: Re: [PATCH net-next] s390/net: Remove NETIUCV device driver

Hello:

This patch was applied to netdev/net-next.git (main)
by Jakub Kicinski <kuba@...nel.org>:

On Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:42:10 +0200 you wrote:
> From: Nagamani PV <nagamani@...ux.ibm.com>
> 
> The netiucv driver creates TCP/IP interfaces over IUCV between Linux
> guests on z/VM and other z/VM entities.
> 
> Rationale for removal:
> - NETIUCV connections are only supported for compatibility with
>   earlier versions and not to be used for new network setups,
>   since at least Linux kernel 4.0.
> - No known active users, use cases, or product dependencies
> - The driver is no longer relevant for z/VM networking;
>   preferred methods include:
> 	* Device pass-through (e.g., OSA, RoCE)
> 	* z/VM Virtual Switch (VSWITCH)
> 
> [...]

Here is the summary with links:
  - [net-next] s390/net: Remove NETIUCV device driver
    https://git.kernel.org/netdev/net-next/c/727258025b93

You are awesome, thank you!
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