@@ -21,6 +21,25 @@ menuconfig NETDEVICES
If unsure, say Y.
+menuconfig ANCIENT_NETDEVICES
+ default n
+ depends on NET && NETDEVICES
+ bool "Network ancient device support"
+ ---help---
+ Many old devices are no longer manufactured.
+
+ The drivers for these devices likely worked with the original
+ kernel version when the devices were manufactured, but do not
+ necessarily function well today.
+
+ If these devices still exist and are still functional, the drivers
+ for these devices get scant testing.
+
+ The drivers for these devices are unmaintained and not supported by
+ the vendor.
+
+ If you are unsure that you need drivers for old hardware, say N.
+
# All the following symbols are dependent on NETDEVICES - do not repeat
# that for each of the symbols.
if NETDEVICES
Many drivers are ancient and written for hardware that is no longer available. These drivers are effectively untested under current kernels. Add a symbol that could guard inclusions of these drivers into modern kernels unless specifically requested. Signed-off-by: Joe Perches <joe@perches.com> --- drivers/net/Kconfig | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+)