Re: [patch net-next v2 00/10] introduce rocker switch driver with hardware accelerated datapath api - phase 1: bridge fdb offload

[Jamal Hadi Salim <jhs@mojatatu.com>]

On 11/10/14 02:23, Jiri Pirko wrote:

>
> Yes I looked over their patches. Roopas patche's are about new class of
> device which, as I commented in the cover letter, I left out for now and
> can be safely added later on.
>
> I went over the Ben's work very carefully as well. The patches are very
> rough, mostly rtl-chip specific. But again, my patchset is a base on
> which this patches can be build on. I see no issues in that.
>
>> At least please get their sign on - this  is such an important piece of
>> new work that you should make sure you get consensus.
>
> Since I did not use their code now, I only put sign off of Scott.
>

Your last comment was "i am going to merge the patches" ;->
At least send an email explaining your plan to people who have worked
hard to cooperate with you or say it in the cover letter.

>> Otherwise we are back to square one and everyone is going their way with
>> their patches;
>
> I do think that we are in sync. I do not see any counter ways. As I
> said, their work can be added on to the base made of this patchset.
>

Ok, I hope so. I spoke for myself - it is important for this patches
you get their sign-on in my opinion.

cheers,
jamal