Re: [GIT PULL] Networking deletions for 7.1

Linus Torvalds
2026-04-24T16:18:16Z

On Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 04:15, Daniel Palmer <daniel@0x0f.com> wrote:
>
> For the drivers I really don't think enough time was given for people
> to come out of the woodwork and say they are using one of them and if
> they'd be willing to maintain it or not.

I don't think we'd ever have that.

> If this does get merged and someone wants to put one of them back will
> it be as simple as sending a revert?

I think we can easily resurrect individual drivers if there are actual users.

I'm looking at that 3c509 one and have memories of it being a good
card. But Christ, those memories are from three decades ago and using
BNC connectors. I can't actually imagine anybody *using* them any
more, except in museum setups.

Linus