Re: HEADS UP: network locking work going on

From: Scott Long (scottl_at_freebsd.org)
Date: 08/20/03

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    Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:11:56 -0600
To: Sam Leffler <sam@errno.com>

    Sam Leffler wrote:
    > I'm actively working on improving the network performance of -current.
    > Much of this work involves removing Giant from the network stack. I've
    > already been in touch with many developers that are working in this
    > area; this note is to insure "everyone" is aware. If your are actively
    > working on stuff related to the network code and I haven't already
    > corresponded with you; please let me know so we can coordinate our
    > work--I have no interest in duplicating the efforts of others.
    > Otherwise, if you are working in this area I'd appreciate knowing about
    > any significant changes planned that might affect what I'm doing.
    >
    > As to the work itself, the overall goal is to bring the performance for
    > "normal network use" back to at least that of -stable. This is to be
    > done in time for the 5.2 release though the specifics of what is
    > included in 5.2 are to be determined. Obviously the main work here is
    > to remove Giant and to that end I've already made a pass over the
    > following areas (in no specific order):
    >
    > raw sockets
    > routing table (except multicast routing)
    > fast ipsec
    > fast forwarding
    > bridge
    > ipfw
    > 802.11 layer
    > fxp, em, sis, wi, and ath drivers
    >

    Excellent!

    Is there any consideration for running some hardware drivers with Giant
    while they are converted?

    Scott

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