Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 20:11:56 -0600 From: Scott Long <scottl@freebsd.org> To: Sam Leffler <sam@errno.com> Cc: freebsd-arch@freebsd.org Subject: Re: HEADS UP: network locking work going on Message-ID: <3F42D8EC.1010706@freebsd.org> In-Reply-To: <447450569.1061308767@melange.errno.com> References: <447450569.1061308767@melange.errno.com>
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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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