new sysctl tunable knob for tcpip
I have an idea about a new sysctl knob. It is under net.ipv4. q1) which is the right kernel m-list to discuss it ? 2) any suggestion how to gain the critical mass of consensus ? 3) at first : is it mandatory to code the patch ? optional ... but better for 2) ? best regards, Sala
On Thu, Jul 06, 2017 at 09:23:46AM +0200, Massimo Sala wrote:
I have an idea about a new sysctl knob. It is under net.ipv4.
q1) which is the right kernel m-list to discuss it ?
netdev@vger.kernel.org
2) any suggestion how to gain the critical mass of consensus ?
3) at first : is it mandatory to code the patch ? optional ... but better for 2) ?
Mandatory, we don't discuss "ideas", but only "implementations". Good luck! greg k-h
On Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:23:46 +0200, Massimo Sala said:
I have an idea about a new sysctl knob. It is under net.ipv4.
Step 0: Identify whether it is even a good idea. TCP/IP is tougher than you think, especially when you get into congestion control. Step 0.1: Figure out if your brilliant idea is also applicable to IPv6. Step 0.2: You'll get more guidance if you explained what the knob is supposed to do.
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