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@@ -73,7 +73,8 @@ dev->hard_start_xmit:
has to lock by itself when needed. It is recommended to use a try lock
for this and return NETDEV_TX_LOCKED when the spin lock fails.
The locking there should also properly protect against
- set_multicast_list.
+ set_multicast_list. Note that the use of NETIF_F_LLTX is deprecated.
+ Dont use it for new drivers.
Context: Process with BHs disabled or BH (timer),
will be called with interrupts disabled by netconsole.