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From: Andi Kleen <andi@firstfloor.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] Implementation of the sendgroup() system call
Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 12:18:14 +0200
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On Mon, May 04, 2009 at 11:56:25AM +0200, Eric Dumazet wrote:
> Andi Kleen a =E9crit :
>=20
> >>> Or perhaps simple send to a local multicast group and let
> >>> some netfilter module turn that into regular UDP.
> >>> =20
> >> Sounds hacky and rooty.
> >=20
> > rooty? Everyone can send to all directions anyways.
> >=20
> > It wouldn't be perfect, but quite usable as a short term solution
> > for a production server.
>=20
> Anyway, a netfilter module doesnt fit the needs (separate header/foot=
er
> for each destination)

netfilter modues can create new skbs that reference the main data and r=
eplace=20
the header.

-Andi

--=20
ak@linux.intel.com -- Speaking for myself only.