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diff --git a/trunk/Documentation/feature-removal-schedule.txt b/trunk/Documentation/feature-removal-schedule.txt
@@ -281,3 +281,16 @@ Why:	The deferred output hooks are a layering violation causing unusual
 Who:	Patrick McHardy <kaber@trash.net>
 
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+What:	frame diverter
+When:	November 2006
+Why:	The frame diverter is included in most distribution kernels, but is
+	broken. It does not correctly handle many things:
+	- IPV6
+	- non-linear skb's
+	- network device RCU on removal
+	- input frames not correctly checked for protocol errors
+	It also adds allocation overhead even if not enabled.
+	It is not clear if anyone is still using it.
+Who:	Stephen Hemminger <shemminger@osdl.org>
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diff --git a/trunk/net/Kconfig b/trunk/net/Kconfig
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ source "net/lapb/Kconfig"
 
 config NET_DIVERT
 	bool "Frame Diverter (EXPERIMENTAL)"
-	depends on EXPERIMENTAL
+	depends on EXPERIMENTAL && BROKEN
 	---help---
 	  The Frame Diverter allows you to divert packets from the
 	  network, that are not aimed at the interface receiving it (in