Re: Proposal: module for optional /net directory for network data

[Cong Wang <cwang@multikernel.io>]

On Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 06:13:51PM -0700, Jon Maser wrote:
> A little under the weather but hopefully this comes across well lol
> 
> This may not be for the sensitive. and yeah I do have a mental
> disorder as well, and I'm not an expert

Any idea is welcome!

> 
> But it would be nice for network operations to be aided by a /net
> directory, where devices can have full access to network data,
> including hardcore bit by bit access, complete control of data coming
> in,and out, shell access to network data, you can easily cache network
> operations for forensics, you can enhance firewall technology, even
> with hardware firewalls by giving vendors time to adapt to a high
> level access of network data
> 
> It needs to be a module to be a true unix imho
> 
> It can be as easy as cat sendack.ns > /net/0/in && cat /dev/eth0
> 
> Its also easy to write a firewall in shell script

Linux networking subsystem is ruled by netlink, devices are less
preferred interfaces, because netlink is binary-rich and flexible.

Of course, you can always write out-of-tree modules without
arguing with the upstream community. :)

Regards,
Cong