At 07:17 PM 4/7/2004, you wrote:
Thus spake Rodney M Dyer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]):

> True.  But that problem only occurs because the kernel code allows all
> memory to be read by "root".  It would be nice if all OS's has a
> "protected store" memory area who's sections could only be mapped to
> each authenticated user.

And who compiles and installes the kernel?

Wasn't it -- root?

Ok, I guess I was asking for that one. :(


How about... On an OS that has a "protected store", even root isn't allowed to install a kernel. The only people who can install kernels are the people who have the firmware passwords for the machines? Will that work?

Rod


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