Re: [RFD] 'nice' attribute for executable files

[Bill Davidsen]

Wiktor wrote:

> so i thought that it would be nice to add an attribute to file 
> (changable only for root) that would modify nice value of process when 
> it starts. if there is one byte free in ext2/3 file metadata, maybe it 
> could be used for that? i think that it woundn't be more dangerous than 
> setuid bit.

Given that setuid is possibly the most misused (no I didn't say 
overused) features around, that's hardly a recommendation. That said, 
have you looked at capabilities?

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