[dpdk-dev] [PATCH] ixgbe:Prevent redefinition of bool if compiling using c++

[Thomas Monjalon]

2016-07-18 14:12, Ido Barnea:
> In Trex, we do include ixgbe_type.h from c++ code because we do some
> register writes ourselves to support some functionality not exposed in
> the DPDK API.

I agree we should find a way to expose some driver-specific headers for
very specific features which will never be implemented elsewhere.
But ideally, we should try to fix the DPDK API.

> We can continue making this change in our copy of the code only. Just 
> trying to align our code with the official version as much as possible,
> and thought it might benefit others as well to make this c++ compatible. 
> Apart from this small change, c++ compilation is supported.

OK. Other comment from the maintainers (cc) of this driver?


PS: please avoid top-post.


> On 18/07/2016, 4:54 PM, "Thomas Monjalon" <thomas.monjalon at 6wind.com> wrote:
> 
> >Hi,
> >
> >DPDK is a C code and do not support C++ compilation.
> >Only the exposed headers have some C++ support requirements.
> >
> >>  drivers/net/ixgbe/base/ixgbe_osdep.h | 2 ++
> >
> >Patching this file for C++ will be probably rejected, sorry.
> >
> >I'm interested to understand what is your need?