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From: Thomas Martitz <thomas.martitz@hhi.fraunhofer.de>
Subject: Preferred method for configuration
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:32:14 +0200
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Hello,

I'm developing a NIC driver and currently export some custom 
configuration settings and actions (e.g. enabling a loopback mode) via 
sysfs. However I read about ioctl() and configfs and am now confused as 
to what the preferred/expected method is for new drivers.

Best regards.