> > the kernel, it can be a lot smaller than X and auditable.. sticking > > the DRI protocol in the kernel is just pointless.. > > It is a quite sensible idea. > > The userspace X server SHOULD be running under a non-root user, with > appropriate fine-grained privs granted to it. > > "I need root to do graphics" is a myopic, antiquated view of the world. X server: priviledges below everything, pageable kernel: priviledges as high as conceivable, non-pageable So why do you want it in kernel.... security is not the sensible answer here. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [email protected] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
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