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

- From: Hangbin Liu \<hidden\>
- Date: 2026-08-18 10:12:34 
- List: netdev
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2026/08/17428194
- Thread: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2026/08/17417014/t.md

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On Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 07:23:35PM +0200, Oliver Hartkopp wrote:
> 
> 
> 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.

Hi Oliver,

Sashiko gives some feed back[1], would you please check it?

[1] https://netdev-ai.bots.linux.dev/sashiko/#/patchset/20260815153938.187073-1-socketcan%40hartkopp.net

Thanks
Hangbin
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