This is obviously a regression in API compatibility for the kernel itself. Marking a linux task to note that.
Now, it may be an acceptable regression in the API, but we need to grep all dkms modules in the archive to see how many might be affected buy this interface change and make an informed decision about possibly reverting, not just paper over it in openvswitch and declare it a done deal. ** Also affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1379201 Title: openvswitch-datapath-dkms 1.4.6-0ubuntu1.12.04.3: openvswitch kernel module failed to build [error: too many arguments to function ‘ip_select_ident’] Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu: New Status in “openvswitch” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed Bug description: Update gives this message. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: openvswitch-datapath-dkms 1.4.6-0ubuntu1.12.04.3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-69.103-generic 3.2.62 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-69-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.7 Architecture: amd64 DKMSKernelVersion: 3.2.0-70-generic Date: Thu Oct 9 09:35:00 2014 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Release amd64 (20120425) MarkForUpload: True PackageArchitecture: all PackageVersion: 1.4.6-0ubuntu1.12.04.3 SourcePackage: openvswitch Title: openvswitch-datapath-dkms 1.4.6-0ubuntu1.12.04.3: openvswitch kernel module failed to build UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1379201/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp