Re: [PATCH] DevFS support for /dev/cpu/X/(cpuid|msr)

Rusty Russell (rusty@rustcorp.com.au)
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 12:01:08 +1100

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.

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