Hi Jeff, Jeff Kirsher <jeffrey.t.kirs...@intel.com> writes:
> A module parameter maybe fine for our out-of-tree driver, but not for the > kernel driver. > > NACK on the basis that a new module parameter is being introduced for the > driver. This is not acceptable by Dave Miller or myself. As of now, I do > not have a alternative solution to propose unfortunately. I understand completely. This patch already served its purpose :-) > > I will discuss the issue with my fellow developers and hopefully we can > come up with a kernel interface that all drivers can use to handle this > issue. Thank you. If it helps, the only other alternative I can think of is a sysctl knob, something like: net.core.netdev_max_num_queues And the default value would be the number of cpus. Cheers, -- Vinicius