Robert Dinse <nanook@eskimo.com> said.
[...]
> The low latency patch, which really significantly improves not only
> the usability of the kernel for real-time audio/video applications but
> also improves the general feel and functionality in a heavily loaded
> environment,
But Linus has already stated that the cost in the present form is way too
high for the win. Most kernel gurus agree...
> and something that significantly affects security as the Solar Design
> patches
Which give _no_ additional security (some script kiddies are now using
exploits that work even with them applied, just think what will happen if
all kernels are "securized": Esploits will work around that, and the cost
in the kernel stays forever).
> do, are both things that significantly increase the functionality of the
> kernel relative to the degree that they detract from maintainability.
That is definitely not your call to make for Linus' own kernel tree.
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