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Subject: Re: [B.A.T.M.A.N.] [RFC] batman-adv: Remove compat code for kernel
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On Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:43:12 Sven Eckelmann wrote:
> The removal of the HAVE_NET_DEVICE_OPS in the kernel sources by David S.
> Miller makes it hard to implement compatibility code using compat.(c|h).
> Either the sources of the kernel and the external module have to diverge
> again or more complex workarounds have to be found.
> 
> Dropping support for kernels older than 2.6.29 will remove the dead ballast
> of stuff older than two years. People which need it can revert
> 7f1b7b837c205e413a7aa078a47ec96f0c11afa7 and this patch.

Although it might not please everyone I believe this is the way to go. In case 
somebody does not agree he can propose an alternative in the following days.

Cheers,
Marek