Re: [RFC] enhancing the kernel's graphics subsystem

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Jon Smirl wrote:
This design still requires a global server app since the heads share a
single device.
I am always concerned that the root priv code in the X server is a
potential security hole. I would like to move away from a model where
there is a global controlling app. I don't think we need a global
controlling app at all.


If you have multiple "controlling" apps competing for a single device, that either implies complexity in each app for sharing control, or moving even more code into the kernel for 2D and 3D.

I don't think the kernel community is yet interested in moving everything of consequence into the kernel.

	Jeff


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