Re: [PATCH] drivers/block/scsi_ioctl.c, Video DVD playback support

[Elias da Silva]

On Tuesday 25 January 2005 17:21, you wrote:
: > : The command restriction table _only_ works through the SG_IO path, which
: > : does include CDROM_SEND_PACKET as well since it is layered on top of
: > : SG_IO. It doesn't control various driver ioctl exported interfaces, they
: > : would need to add a callback to verify_command() for permission checks.
: > 
: > Hmm... what exactly does that mean? Who is ment by "_they_ would need..."?
: 
: It refers back to 'various driver ioctl' earlier, so it refers to the
: driver itself.

Ouch... Jens, the various driver won't change by themselves!

Who is responsible, aka what is the name of the person(s)?
Are they reading this thread? Is this going to happen
(the driver changes) or is this only a wast of time?

Regards,

Elias
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