Re: Discuss: Future of AX25, NETROM and ROSE in the kernel ?

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Subject: Re: Discuss: Future of AX25, NETROM and ROSE in the kernel ?
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* On 2026 18 Apr 14:29 -0500, Dan Cross wrote:
> [Top-posting to make meta-commendary]
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> I wonder if other folks have thoughts, here? It doesn't bode well that
> the discussion hasn't progressed. :-(

Your reply was so comprehensive, there isn't much to add!

A few years ago I had in mind to give using the kernel AX25 stack a go
but reading various reports kind of turned me away.  I had last done so
in the late '90s or so as I recall.  I did do some testing with Direwolf
at the time instead.

As a potential user it really makes no difference whether support is in
the kernel proper or user space.  From a maintainer's view, it's likely
that putting the AX25 code entirely in user space (option 3) is the best
practice these days.

Let's face it.  The kernel is no longer a niche hobby project but is
very much an enterprise project.  It makes sense to move the AX25 stack
entirely into user space.  Before doing so, what could the AX25 stack in
user space do that Direwolf cannot?  I know no one is suggesting this,
but should an option four be considered where the AX25 code is dropped
entirely from the kernel and potential users are directed to Direwolf or
some such existing project?

73, Nate, N0NB

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