libnet [PSARC/2008/409 FastTrack timeout 07/03/2008]

[James Carlson]

Darren Reed writes:
> Yes, /dev/net.
> 
> The correct way to interface with /dev/net should be via libdlpi.

Agreed; not just correct but easy.

However, for some open source projects, being able to support more
than just OpenSolaris is a goal.  In that case, it makes sense to use
plain old DLPIv2 for portability and make sure that you check
/dev/net/<ifname> before trying /dev/<ifname>.

I agree that Clearview UV support seems like a blocking item.  We
shouldn't be integrating something into Solaris if it doesn't properly
support the basic OS features.

That means there's a code change needed here: either fixed to support
/dev/net (and then supported later with whatever changes may be
needed), or changed over to libdlpi.  In my estimation, that should be
an implementor's choice to resolve.

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