Julian Anastasov <ja@ssi.bg> writes:

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> 	I assume /proc/sys is still valid place, only sysctl interface
> is scheduled for removal. 

Yes. The ascii versions of the sysctls that show up in /proc/sys are
definitely still valid.

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> So, as long as these entries are not
> accessible from sysctl it is safe to run without strategy handler but if
> values can be changed then we will need strategy handler to
> properly call update_defense_level() as done in proc_do_defense_mode()
> as proc_handler. There could be side effects if new mode is not applied.

Yes.  The current mode of 0644 allows them to be both read and updated
with sys_sysctl.  By removing the ctl_name entry those entries become
inaccessible from the /proc/sys interface.  Which is some easier then
writing a strategy routine.

Eric
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