Re: "Default Linux Capabilities" default in 2.6.24

From: Matt LaPlante
Date: Mon Jan 28 2008 - 21:11:12 EST


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:
>
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> Default Linux Capabilities (SECURITY_CAPABILITIES) [N/y/?] (NEW) ?
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>
> However the help text recommends saying Yes.
>
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> 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?
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