David S. Miller wrote:

Other than the minor comments I've made the most unhappy I am
with the input patch, and you agree it's grotty too.  Let's look
for a better solution, perhaps with new top-level SKB state,
and then we can put all of your work in after you're made the other
minor fixes I've asked for as well.

I'm going to make the changes you suggested. Can you please explain what
you imagine with the new top-level skb state ?

Regards
Patrick