Re: [patch 1/3] lsm: add bsdjail module

[Andrew Morton]

James Morris <jmorris@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 7 Oct 2004, Serge E. Hallyn wrote:
> 
>  > Because it gives Linux a functionality like FreeBSD's jail and Solaris'
>  > zones in an unobtrusive manner, without impacting users who don't wish
>  > to use it  (except for the extra security_task_lookup function calls).
> 
>  Yes, as an LSM module, it can be configured out.  I think it's a good use
>  of the LSM framework, and may be useful for people migrating to Linux from
>  legacy Solaris and FreeBSD.

Sure, but that's a bit speculative for adding a feature to the mainline
kernel.

Is there vendor pull for this feature?  Do IBM have customers requiring it?

"someone might like this" is not a sufficient basis for adding stuff to the
kernel, sorry.
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