Subject: Re: [PATCH] forcedeth: new backoff implementation

From: Ingo Oeser <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:52:38 +0200

Hi Ayaz,

Ayaz Abdulla schrieb:
> This patch adds support for a new backoff algorithm for half duplex 
> supported in newer hardware. The old method is will be designated as 
> legacy mode.
> 
> Re-seeding random values for the backoff algorithms are performed when a 
> transmit has failed due to a maximum retry count (1 to 15, where max is 
> considered the wraparound case of 0).
> 
> Resending based on feedback.

It still uses u32 for the tables, which wastes at least 580 bytes
of code. Please use u16 for that.

Best Regards

Ingo Oeser