Jeff Garzik wrote:
> > So sysrq is active until some code (such as init script) disables it.
>
> I agree but the point is the air is not clear at all, and one cannot
> assume that the magic sysrq key is enabled by default.
It is clear. Our context is the kernel. What userland does is completely outside
the scope of this. <snide remark> But then if RedHat turned it on by default then
"It is on by default" </snide>
^-- :)
> For higher security levels (for distros which have security levels
> anyway), Magic SysRq, Ctrl-Alt-Del and similar things should be
> disabled.
I certainly agree that some functions of the magic key should be restricted. Sync
is one I feel should always be allowed.
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