Re: [RFC PATCH] RFkill - Add support for input key to control wireless radio

>> If the input device has been opened, rfkill will send the signal to
>> userspace and do nothing further. The user is in charge of controlling
>> the radio.
>
>As turning off the radio is relevant to safety eg. in aircraft, hospitals,
>etc., potentially ignoring the button is questionable.

"Policy does not belong into the kernel".


	-`J'
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