Re: [B.A.T.M.A.N.] [PATCH 1/4] batman-adv: NETIF_F_NETNS_LOCAL feature to prevent netns moves

Antonio Quartulli
2016-01-23T02:06:37Z

On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 06:48:27PM +0100, Andrew Lunn wrote:
> The batX soft interface should not be moved between network name
> spaces. This is similar to bridges, bonds, tunnels, which are not
> allowed to move between network namespaces.
>

Andrew,
I understand bridges and other similar interfaces do the same, but what
is the real reason for preventing a batman soft-interface from moving
between namespaces? I tried to figure this put myself, but I couldn't
find a real technical reason for that

(note - I am not a namespace expert as I am just learning now how they
work)

Cheers,

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Antonio Quartulli