On Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:21:27 -0700
Rosen Penev <rosenp@gmail.com> wrote:

>> Why do we need bidirectional DMA and most important why wasn't it necessary before?  
>Because the codepath is not fatal. One or two duplicated frames. Big deal.

I do not understand what this means.
Please explain this in human language.
Why is the code wrong?
Why did it work for almost two decades?
Why does it need to change?
Please explain it to a human being with code examples and failure scenarios that are understandable.

It is completely Ok, if it *does* need to change.
I am just asking for an explanation that is not AI generated.

If you want me to read it, it should not be too much for you to type it down.

> > Write your commit messages manually, please.  
> I've been burned by this many times before where maintainers ask me to
> reword or mention something. It's not practical and wastes everyone's
> time, which is why I'm almost banned from netdev.

I'm sorry, you are wrong.
This is not how software development works.

If you can't explain what you submit, I am going to NAK everything.
(even if I don't have the formal power anymore, see below)

> Do note this is an orphaned driver.

Yes, I know. I am the former maintainer.

>I expect [..] Fixes: to get in a bit easier.

No.
Fixes need to be explained to avoid regressions.

-- 
Michael Büsch
https://bues.ch/