On Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:15:39 +0100 Thomas Karlsson wrote: > >> This is my first time ever attemting a contribution to the kernel so > >> I'm quite happy to keep it simple like that too :) > > > > Module params are highly inflexible, we have a general policy not > > to accept them in the netdev world. > > I see, although the current define seems even less flexible :)
Just to be clear - the module parameter is a no-go. No point discussing it. > Although, I might not have fully understood the .changelink you suggest. > Is it via the ip link set ... command? Yes. > Or is there a way to set the parameters in a more "raw" form that > does not require a patch to iproute2 with parameter parsing, error > handing, man pages updates, etc. I feel that I'm getting in over my > head here. We're here to assist! Netlink takes a little bit of effort to comprehend but it's very simple once you get the mechanics!
