Re: [RFC][PATCH] linux-2.6.2-rc2_vsyscall-gtod_B1.patch

[Ulrich Drepper]

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Andrea Arcangeli wrote:

> I don't think I was arguing against it completely, exactly because I'm
> just saying it should be optional.

And the result is that the current fast syscall handling on x86-64 is
completely unacceptable.  If it's not change security enhancements are
not possible since the libc has to hardcode the address.

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â Ulrich Drepper â Red Hat, Inc. â 444 Castro St â Mountain View, CA â
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