linux-kernel - Re: "Default Linux Capabilities" default in 2.6.24

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Date:	Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:10:41 -0600
From:	Matt LaPlante <kernel1@...erdogtech.com>
To:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: "Default Linux Capabilities" default in 2.6.24

On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:12:01 -0600
Matt LaPlante <kernel1@...erdogtech.com> wrote:

> 
> I'm doing a make oldconfig with the new 2.6.24 kernel.  I came to the prompt for "Default Linux Capabilities" which defaults to No:
> 
> ---
>  Default Linux Capabilities (SECURITY_CAPABILITIES) [N/y/?] (NEW) ?
> ---
> 
> However the help text recommends saying Yes.
> 
> ---
>  This enables the "default" Linux capabilities functionality.
>  If you are unsure how to answer this question, answer Y.
> ---
> 
> Does this seem incongruous?  Also, what's the "question"? :)
> 
> Thanks, 
> Matt LaPlante

Anyone?
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