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SubjectRe: VFS / struct inode_operation: Extend permission() + add syscall?
> The permission() function in the VFS (and the permission()
> inode operations) only work for the current user.
>
> Why is that?
> What are the arguments against making adding a permission_uid()
> function, with the uid a parameter?
UID isn't the complete identification of process's rights. You would also
need to pass for example capabilities or groups...

Honza.


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