Re: Vnode scope implementation

[yamt%mwd.biglobe.ne.jp@localhost (YAMAMOTO Takashi)]

hi,

> On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 7:17 AM, Marc Balmer<marc%msys.ch@localhost> wrote:
>>
>> Am 21.08.2009 um 12:32 schrieb YAMAMOTO Takashi:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I don't see any reason to hold with implementing the vnode scope just
>>>>>> because we can't control operations on a remote host. Therefore, I'll
>>>>>> give it a few more days (just in case) before moving forward.
>>>>>
>>>>> what will you do for nfs etc, by "moving forward"?
>>>>> do nothing and give up mandating the use of vnode scope?
>>>>
>>>> I think it's quite clear that in the case of networked file systems it
>>>> is always the serving machine that has "the last word" on security
>>>> decisions and restrictions.  So while a nfs client could tighten
>>>> restrictions, it can not loosen them.  I think this is a fact we have
>>>> to live with.
>>>
>>> sure.  i'm asking how will we live with the fact.
>>
>> personally I am fine if the fact is well documented, so that users are aware
>> of he implications.
> 
> Exactly what Marc said (thanks! :).

ok, you will document it.  it's fine.

let me repeat my questions.
do you mean that nothing except documentation will be done for nfs?
does it mean the use of the vnode scope is optional and a filesystem is
free to choose not using it, right?

YAMAMOTO Takashi

> 
> -e.