Re: [PATCH 2.6.15] Adding kernel-level identd dispatcher

>This patch adds ident daemon to net/gnuidentd/
>directory.
>Apply to: 2.6.15.1.
>Patch is here:
>http://unwd.sourceforge.net/gnuidentd-2.6.15.patch
>
>I used two threads: one for connections handling and
>another for tracking /etc/passwd changes through
>inotify.
>Additionally, root can set users hiding rules using
>file in /proc. 
>
>I'm awaiting your notes/tips.


I dislike this concept. khttpd once tried the same (moving 
userspace to kernelspace) -- and it's out again.




Jan Engelhardt
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