Re: [patch] ipt_recent

[Patrick McHardy <kaber@trash.net>]

Amin Azez wrote:
> Patrick McHardy wrote:
> 
>>> @@ -20,6 +25,8 @@
>>>     u_int32_t   hit_count;
>>>     u_int8_t    check_set;
>>>     u_int8_t    invert;
>>> +    u_int8_t    check_count;
>>> +    u_int32_t   entry_count;
>>>     char        name[IPT_RECENT_NAME_LEN];
>>>     u_int8_t    side;
>>> };
>>
>>
>>
>> Sorry, we can't do that since it breaks userspace compatibility. But I'm
>> really glad someone finally has the stomach to touch ipt_recent, I'll
>> review your other patches now.
> 
> 
> I've reworked that functionality significantly in a new patch to send
> next week. I will see if I can find a way to make use of existing
> structures to add the functionality.

Otherwise you can you versioning as in ipt_MARK and a couple of other
targets.

> 
> I heard tell that ipt_recent needed a maintainer?

Yes, we need someone familiar with the code to review patches, fix
bugs and clean it up.