Tim Vanderhoek wrote:
>
> On Mon, Aug 23, 1999 at 10:12:38PM +0200, Mark Murray wrote:
> >
> > In process-space, this is the kernel. In file-space, this should
> > be root. Processes that require mandatory locking must revoke
> > superuser before attempting locks.
>
> I don't like restricting the breaking of mandatory locks to the
> superuser. It could be restricted to specific users (say file owner +
> root)...
How 'bout "anyone who can kill the process holding the lock?"
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