Re: Migrating to larger numbers

Mike A. Harris (mharris@meteng.on.ca)
Wed, 2 Jun 1999 03:37:02 -0400 (EDT)

On Sat, 29 May 1999, H. Peter Anvin wrote:

>> > Okay, 2.3 is out; it's time to get some fundamental data types
>> > expanded:
>> >
>> > REQUIRED:
>> >
>> > uid_t, gid_t: 32 bits minimum, 32 bits probably OK.
>>
>> Some ISPs and mail servers may have more than 65536 users on one system.
>> I would propose to make uid_t and gid_t 64 bits.
>>
>
>Huh? A 32-bit uid/gid_t allows for 4 billion users.

That is limiting if we suddenly have full disclosure from the NSA
that alien beings do exist, and want internet accounts on earth.

;o)

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