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Re: [patch 4/9] mac80211: Make PID rate control algorithm the default

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On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:54:33 +0100
Johannes Berg <johannes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> > > > +What:	rc80211-simple rate control algorithm for mac80211
> > > > +When:	2.6.26
> > > > +Files:	net/mac80211/rc80211-simple.c
> > > > +Why:	This algorithm was provided for reference but always exhibited bad
> > > > +	responsiveness and performance and has some serious flaws. It has been
> > > > +	replaced by rc80211-pid.
> > > > +Who:	Stefano Brivio <stefano.brivio@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > 
> > > I don't think we really want to do this. We can't even change the
> > > algorithm anyway except by recompiling with a different default.
> > 
> > What do you suggest instead?
> 
> Just kick it out right away.

That was my original proposal, but during a recent discussion John
suggested not to remove rc80211-simple right now, as it's currently
almost working for a lot of people. John, any suggestions?


-- 
Ciao
Stefano
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