Subject: Re: compat_hpux, systrace
To: Andrew Doran <ad@netbsd.org>
From: Michael <macallan1888@gmail.com>
List: tech-kern
Date: 12/25/2007 11:34:41
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Hello,

On Dec 25, 2007, at 10:34, Andrew Doran wrote:

> Unless there is a compelling reason not to, I'm going to remove  
> these two
> misfeatures because they impose an unjustified maintenence burden  
> on the
> kernel developers.
>
> systrace can be circuvented easily, and if it breaks, it's usually  
> months
> before anyone notices. compat_hpux is highly unlikely to be of use.

COMPAT_HPUX's main use was to run the Xserver from HP/UX on hp300 -  
not sure if that still works, my hp9000/345 is about 5000 miles away :/

have fun
Michael 
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