It makes a lot of sense. The authentication properties of an object are
tied to the file handle in Unix. This is going to be a reality for all network
systems using handles and credentials.
> what I'm trying to do. IMO fhandle of regular file should be available in
> struct address_space (you'll need a new field in the union there). Ditto
Two people mapping the same file may have different credentials. Providing you
cover that then yes
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