Re: [2.6] Nonsense-messages from iptables + co.

[Patrick McHardy]

Matthias Andree wrote:

> Who the heck added these unhelpful
>
> "ipt_hook: happy cracking."
>
> messages to iptables/mangling/connection tracking code? There are three
> instances.
>
> If the kernel has got something to say, it should be clear what the
> kernel means, say, maximum <whatever> rate exceeded or something, not
> such junk like this.
>
> This is IMHO a MUST-FIX before 2.6.0.
>  

The bug that led to that message is already fixed. The message itself
might be stupid but is definitely not a must-fix item. Also, instead of
changing the message statistics should be added to conntrack etc. to
count unusual events instead of printing them to the console.

Best regards,
Patrick


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