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Subject: Re: [B.A.T.M.A.N.] pull request: batman-adv 2011-09-08
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On Thursday, September 08, 2011 18:40:44 Marek Lindner wrote:
> here comes the next batch batch I'd like to get the pulled into 
> net-next-2.6/3.2. These patches mainly focus restructering the 
> routing code in order to allow the kernel module the handling
> of the current routing algorithm and the upcoming one. 
> 
> To ensure a smooth transition and efficient testing later, we 
> decided to offer a choice of routing algorithm but have not     
> come to a final decision on how to design this choice yet. It
> either will be a compile time option, a module parameter or a
> runtime switch. Any suggestions / best practice tips ?
> 
> Note: The new algorithm has been designed with backward 
> compatibility in mind (using TLVs). We are trying to address
> the incompatibility issue you and others have pointed out.

Forgot to mention: We are well aware of the difficulties after 
the kernel.org intrusion. If you can't pull our patches right
now, feel free to do it whenever kernel.org is back online.

Regards,
Marek