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From: Jeff Epler <jepler@unpythonic.net>
Subject: Re: realtime ethernet
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 10:52:07 -0500
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On Thu, May 04, 2017 at 09:54:36AM +0200, Stéphane Ancelot wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> In any cases, I understand that the classic linux nic driver needs
> modifications to be realtime. (refer to rtnet work)
> 
> because of the NAPI stack not really suitable for realtime.
> 
> So, I  understand that these modifications are not parts of the rt preeempt
> patch today.

We are working without any additional RT networking patches except those in the
debian -rt kernels.

Jeff