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SubjectRe: [PATCH] 2.5.68 FUTEX support should be optional
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On Fri, 16 May 2003 22:55:42 BST, Alan Cox said:

> There are arguments in some cases for avoiding the selections (notably
> adding a zillion ifdefs to remove something thats utterly trivial) but
> providing most users see only
>
> Remove kernel features for embedded systems (Y/N)
>
> its no more dangerous/hassle than the kernel debug menu

OK.. I know I argued against making it visible to the user at all, but if it's
phrased like that, it will at least (hopefully) dissuade everybody who
doesn't know what an embedded system is.

And after all, Linux isn't about dissuading the truly determined, nor is it
about making moral judgements regarding their wizardry/idiocy ratio....
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