linux-kernel - Re: Linux 2.6.16.28-rc2

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Date:	Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:36:53 +0200
From:	Adrian Bunk <bunk@...sta.de>
To:	Pavel Machek <pavel@...e.cz>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Linux 2.6.16.28-rc2

On Thu, Aug 24, 2006 at 03:20:39PM +0200, Pavel Machek wrote:

> Hi!

Hi Pavel!

> > Pavel Machek:
> >       remove obsolete swsusp_encrypt
> 
> Probably not a big deal, but IIRC this was cleanup patch. I am not
> sure if it is worth merging into -stable.

This patch removed an option that didn't have any effect.

IOW, less possible user confusion with no risk.

Additionally, the help text could wrongly imply for a user enabling this 
option would bring additional security.

Not a big deal, but my personal opinion was to merge it.

> 								Pavel

cu
Adrian

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