Subject: Re: [Bluez-devel] pand multiconnection patch
From: Marcel Holtmann <marcel@holtmann.org>
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Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:10:50 +0100

Hi Kosta,

> I am currently trying to build a (somewhat small) IP-based ad-hoc 
> network using bluetooth. In order to do this, I need pand to create 
> multiple connections. (see maxconn switch)
> 
> One problem with bluetooth is that while inquiring, sending payload data 
> is somewhat impaired. This is why I added a new switch inqint, which 
> reduces the number of inquiries made: If there is at least one 
> connection, inquire every inqint seconds, else inquire every persist 
> seconds (which is the current behavior in cvs).
> 
> Furthermore, I want to send real-time-critical data over the link (i.e. 
> VoIP), and do not want any inquiries made during these periods. That's 
> why I introduced a lockfile switch. If the lockfile cannot be 
> writelocked, no inquiries are made if there is at least one connection.
> 
> I have tested this patch "at home", but only with up to 3 bluetooth 
> devices. I seems to work. I will do further tests during the next weeks. 
> If I find any errors, I'll submit the fixes.
> 
> If you do not like the lockfile, I can send you a patch without it.

the patch is too big for a full review. Please split it up into multiple
logical parts. It is much easier for me to review small patches and then
it is more likely that I am going to accept them.

Regards

Marcel


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