Authoritative Hooks

From: James Morris (jmorrisat_private)
Date: Mon Nov 05 2001 - 16:49:20 PST

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    What about the possibility of creating an authorative branch in the LSM
    repository which is maintained by SGI?
    
    This would allow collaborative work in this area to continue, and the
    authorative version of LSM can be proposed separately as a later phase.
    
    I agree with Casey that it is important for LSM to try and be useful to
    projects which need more than the current restrictive hooks.  I'm not sure
    how this can be achieved, but believe that it is a goal worth working
    towards.
    
    Keep in mind that the entire process of introducing LSM to the kernel may
    take a considerable amount of time, and will involve working closely with
    core kernel developers to address any issues raised.  A second phase
    including authorative hooks would be an extension of this process.
    
    As a comparison, it took about two years for devfs to be accpeted into the
    kernel, generating significant controversy (which continues to flare up
    on a regular basis).  LSM is arguably more contentious.
    
    
    - James
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    James Morris
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