Re: "Default Linux Capabilities" default in 2.6.24

From: James Morris
Date: Mon Jan 28 2008 - 21:48:27 EST


On Mon, 28 Jan 2008, Matt LaPlante wrote:

> On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:12:01 -0600
> Matt LaPlante <kernel1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm doing a make oldconfig with the new 2.6.24 kernel. I came to the prompt for "Default Linux Capabilities" which defaults to No:
> >
> > ---
> > Default Linux Capabilities (SECURITY_CAPABILITIES) [N/y/?] (NEW) ?
> > ---
> >
> > However the help text recommends saying Yes.
> >
> > ---
> > This enables the "default" Linux capabilities functionality.
> > If you are unsure how to answer this question, answer Y.
> > ---
> >
> > Does this seem incongruous? Also, what's the "question"? :)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Matt LaPlante
>
> Anyone?

I think this should be default y.


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James Morris
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