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Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 12:01:08 +1100
From: Rusty Russell <rusty@rustcorp.com.au>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH] DevFS support for /dev/cpu/X/(cpuid|msr)
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On 8 Jan 2002 09:17:29 -0800
"H. Peter Anvin" <hpa@zytor.com> wrote:
> /proc/sys is pretty cool.  However, procfs has no permission control
> system set up, unlike /dev.  This is inherent; adjusting sysctls is a
> root-only function and cannot be made otherwise.

Incorrect.  See my new /proc/sys implementation patch.  It's hidden in the
flames somewhere...

Cheers,
Rusty.
-- 
  Anyone who quotes me in their sig is an idiot. -- Rusty Russell.
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