Hi, networking experts,
I would like to create a mechanism which supports writing nic drivers in
user mode.
The basic idea is to create a stub in kernel, and let the user
application do all the
hardware related work. By this way we can leverage linux nic driver
source codes
without any legal issues.
The issue it try to solve it the lack of solaris driver.
Lack of driver support has long been a disadvantage of solaris, and nic
driver is
very critical. I would like to create a way to increase nic hardware
coverage
and therefore improve the adoption of solaris.
Running in use mode will affect the performance. However,
user mode driver focuses on function instead of extreme performance. Its
main
purpose is to enable developers and users to access network.
Is it a reasonable solution to this issue ? Or is it a right issue ?
Looking forward to your opinions.
Thank you
--Freeman
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