I think we should merge this into 8.1. The setsockopt + constants seems like the minimally useful api to me. it also has the benefit of not having to wait for a new pike version in order to use that fancy new kernel feature.
any objections?
arne
On 05/04/15 19:12, Chris Angelico wrote:
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 3:08 AM, Stephen R. van den Berg srb@cuci.nl wrote:
Chris Angelico wrote:
Separately to the REUSE* questions, I've been experimenting today with the IP_TOS settings, and to that end, dusted off this branch.
The change is taking effect - I can see it in my outgoing logs - although whether it actually improves performance or not is another question. Example usage:
Looks good. Though it doubtful that setting this flag will have any noticeable effect on the current internet at large.
Maybe not on its own, but I can then apply traffic control rules on the basis of TOS. At very least, patching this in allows me to play around with the feature.
(Though it's looking like my current problem is better solved in other ways anyway. Still nice to be able to experiment.)
ChrisA