Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:41:21 +0900 From: gnn@freebsd.org To: Yar Tikhiy <yar@comp.chem.msu.su> Cc: net@freebsd.org Subject: Re: A dummy Ethernet driver Message-ID: <m28xdqvw32.wl%gnn@neville-neil.com> In-Reply-To: <20070321201936.GN41715@comp.chem.msu.su>
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At Wed, 21 Mar 2007 23:19:36 +0300, Yar Tikhiy wrote: > > Hi folks, > > We have disc(4) for testing and benchmarking. However, it's a > loopback driver, so such things as vlan or bridge cannot attach to > it. I needed a similar dummy interface mimicing Ethernet and failed > to find a ready solution. I tried ng_eiface+ng_hole, but it just > couldn't keep up with gigabit rates. So I knocked up a new dummy > driver, edsc(4): Ethernet discard interface. I'd like to commit it > if there are no objections. Then it could also serve as the bones > of an Ethernet driver for those who study kernel internals or want > to write a new driver. > Works for me and it ought to be able to be the "documentation" interface as well. As in we try to document the (pick expletive) out of it. Best, Georgehome | help
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