# Re: \[PATCH net\] net: do not bond/team netdevices which use ml\_priv

- From: Oliver Hartkopp \<socketcan@hartkopp.net\>
- Date: 2026-08-15 17:24:12 
- List: netdev
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2026/08/17417121
- Thread: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2026/08/17417014/t.md

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On 15.08.26 18:00, Stephen Hemminger wrote:
> On Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:39:38 +0200
> Oliver Hartkopp [ref] wrote:
>
>> +static inline bool netdev_has_ml_priv(struct net_device *dev)
>> +{
>> +	return (dev->ml_priv != NULL);
>> +}
>> +
>
> Minor suggestion: use const and drop unneeded parens
>
> static inline bool netdev_has_ml_priv(const struct net_device *dev)
> {
> 	return dev->ml_priv != NULL;
> }
>
>

Good point!

Will wait for some more feedback before sending a v2.

Many thanks,
Oliver
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