Re: [PATCH 0/3] KEXEC_SIG with appended signature

From: Mimi Zohar
Date: Wed Nov 24 2021 - 08:14:03 EST


On Wed, 2021-11-24 at 12:09 +0100, Philipp Rudo wrote:
> Now Michal wants to adapt KEXEC_SIG for ppc too so distros can rely on all
> architectures using the same mechanism and thus reduce maintenance cost.
> On the way there he even makes some absolutely reasonable improvements
> for everybody.
>
> Why is that so controversial? What is the real problem that should be
> discussed here?

Nothing is controversial with what Michal wants to do. I've already
said, "As for adding KEXEC_SIG appended signature support on PowerPC
based on the s390 code, it sounds reasonable."

thanks,

Mimi