Re: Direct access to hardware

From: Jeff Garzik (jgarzik@mandrakesoft.mandrakesoft.com)
Date: Mon Jul 24 2000 - 10:18:20 EST


On Sun, 23 Jul 2000, Andre Hedrick wrote:
> Specifically, it is public record that a distribution shipping without a
> taskfile filter in ATA and SCSI (I have this now) to carry copablity of
> knowingly with intent to sell product that allows no protection for
> improper calls to the hardware.

1) You appear to be blackmailing distro vendors

2) You can always damage hardware with your OS, with the right
permissions. Live with it.

        Jeff

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