Jiri Benc wrote:
Hi,
I've created a new 'stable' branch in my tree
(git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/jbenc/mac80211.git). It
contains patches that strip mac80211 down to a stable version. The purpose
of this branch is to prepare mac80211 for vanilla inclusion.
...
Currently, it contains following patches:
mac80211: remove 802.11n parts
mac80211: remove WPA testing stuff
mac80211: remove hostapd ioctls
mac80211: remove nonstable iwpriv ioctls
mac80211: remove iwpriv ioctls with wext equivalent
mac80211: remove AP and WDS support
I'm curious what the criteria was for removing code from 'stable'
Are there known bugs/oops? Is it known to be broken, or ?
For code we know we ultimately want to be redone, removed, or whatever, I can understand not wanting to merge the code. However we ultimately want AP, WDS, and 802.11n. At least with 802.11n, I haven't seen anything indicating the code needs to be done any differently than it is currently being done.
I assume the entire new tree will be marked as 'experimental', so what is the advantage gained by pulling this code out now?
James
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