On Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 06:53:09PM +0200, Florian Westphal wrote: > Lin Zhang <xiaolou4...@gmail.com> wrote: > > In the current conntrack extend code, if we want to add a new > > extension, we must be add a new extension id and recompile kernel. > > I think that is not be convenient for users, so i add a new extension named > > NF_CT_EXT_EXPAND for supporting dynamic register/unregister expansion > > in runtime that means if kernel support NF_CT_EXT_EXPAND extension, > > user could call nf_ct_expand_area_add() to register a new expansion > > but not need to predefine an id in enum nf_ct_ext_id. > > We never did this because its only required for out of tree modules. > > I would prefer if such extensions are discussed/proposed on nf-devel > instead, and then, if there is agreement that the extension is useful, > it can be submitted for inclusion in mainline kernel instead.
Indeed. So such extension would receive a bit a public scrutiny.
