Sponsoring of SCST integration into Linux kernel
- -At the moment, Linux doesn't have a SCSI target subsystem, which is - sufficiently good to satisfy the real life requirements, and there is a - growing demand in a such subsystem. At the same time, SCST has reached - mature and stable state and capable to satisfy - all the requirements. See - Comparison page for more details.
- -Also is has the widest choice of supported SCSI transports - (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, Infiniband SRP, parallel SCSI, SAS), the - best performance and the biggest features set.
- -So, the next logical step should be to include SCST in the - mainline kernel. The first iteration of in-kernel inclusion review and comments - (see http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/12/10/245) - was quite positive.
- -But still there is a lot of work to do before all the necessary work in areas of code - preparation, submission, going through review circles, etc. is finished. - Activities in this direction have been carrying out, but far slower than - necessary, because they are mostly done in a spare time.
- -Thus, you can speed up a LOT all the works related to - SCST inclusion in the mainline kernel by sponsoring it. - The needed financial amount is quite low, just for one person for several months. - In this time all the current showstoppers, like /proc based interface, as well as - all problems found during past and future reviews should be fixed. - Even half of this amount would allow to work half full time exclusively on - SCST integration into Linux kernel. Donations can be on one time or per period of time basis, - from companies or individuals. They can be sent by direct bank transfer (preferred) or using - Western Union, Moneygram or similar payment system. Sorry, more convenient options, like PayPal, are - not available in Russia.
- -Investing in SCST integration in Linux kernel, you investing not only - in making Linux the best storage OS, but, if your company - has a product or service, based on SCST, you also investing in the secured - future of your product or service and, hence, in the the secured - future of your company.
- -If you are interested, please contact Vladislav Bolkhovitin <vst at vlnb net>
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