On Tue, Nov 22, 2005 at 07:51:44PM +0000, yipee wrote: > Fab Tillier <ftillier <at> silverstorm.com> writes: > > [snip] > > > No, there is not. The IB spec specifically calls out physical > > registration as a privileged-only operation. > > And what about super-user? Isn't he privileged enough?
This isn't just about "user privileges" - it's about correct operation in an enviroment with asyncronous operations (IO and other CPUs). The kernel needs to coordinate access to physical resources. > If 'root' can't do it then I'd have to write a small kernel > module to do it? If you explained better what you are tring to do, then maybe more experienced folks can advise if that's a good or bad idea. grant _______________________________________________ openib-general mailing list [email protected] http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general To unsubscribe, please visit http://openib.org/mailman/listinfo/openib-general
