[Python-Dev] PATCH/RFC for AF_NETLINK support

[Jp Calderone]

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 01:32:52 +0000, David Wilson <dw-python.org at botanicus.net> wrote:
>On Mon, Jan 10, 2005 at 05:17:49PM +0100, Philippe Biondi wrote:
> 
> > I've done a small patch to use linux AF_NETLINK sockets (see below).
> > Please comment!
> 
> As of 2.6.10, a very useful new netlink family was merged -
> NETLINK_KOBJECT_UEVENT. I'd imagine quite a lot of interest from Python
> developers for NETLINK support will come from this new interface in the
> coming years.
> 
> [snip]
> 
> I would like to see (optional?) support for this before your patch is
> merged. I have a long-term interest in a Python-based service control /
> init replacement / system management application, for use in specialised
> environments. I could definately use this. :)

  Useful indeed, but I'm not sure why basic NETLINK support should be 
held up for it?

  Jp