On 4 Feb 2009, at 14:35, Jeff Trawick wrote: > Nick Kew wrote: >> Just to let you know, this turns out to be a very >> simple patch, and the core HTTPD (with prefork MPM) >> can be compiled to work equally either with or without >> mod_privileges. >> >> I attach two files: one is mod_privileges for Apache 2.2, >> the other a patch to the core to enable it to hook in. >> >> I hope we can at least apply the patch, so we can offer >> mod_privileges for 2.2 as an option for webstack users. >> >> > +1 to separating the two issues > +1 in concept to a patch to prefork to allow such a module to be added > > What about promoting the core patch for the httpd 2.2.x branch?
The thought had crossed my mind, though I don't know if folks there'll care much for it, given the momentum towards 2.3/2.4. Maybe if I #ifdef it for Solaris platforms only it'll help make it clear what the optional functions hack is about. > If successful, that will freeze the 2.2.x API for this feature so that > nobody is bit in the future if a different flavor makes its way to the > 2.2.x branch. > > If not successful, there may be something to learn from that. Fair point. I'll think about how it could look in STATUS. -- Nick Kew
