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Re: Patch cleanup/Kernel Versions: msg#00259

Subject: Re: Patch cleanup/Kernel Versions
Dr. Net! - Eugen Rieck wrote:

> What about a "Patched source download machine":
> - Chose your IET version
> - Chose your kernel version
> - Click "Download":
>    - Source is patched to match kernel
>    - create .tgz
>    - Download

What a waste of bandwidth... 15Mb download for a patch that is less than
64k.

A better alternative would be to version the code so it's clear what
kernel the patches are diffed from so people know it will apply.

David



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