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From: Jakub Kicinski <kuba@kernel.org>
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On Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:17:44 -0700 David Ahern wrote:
> > As it looks like the is substantial agreement on this approach being a
> > step in the right direction and I can't think of anything better, I
> > suggest to merge this as is, unless someone voices concerns very soon,
> > very loudly.
> 
> My only concern is that this "hot potato" stays in the air longer. This
> problem has been around for years, and someone needs to step up and
> propose an API.

The functionality is fully covered by devlink and tc. We're not
accepting any new drivers/implementations of the old SR-IOV NDOs
at all.

We try to put this potato in the grave and it keeps trying to grow :(