On Feb 20, 3:29 pm, Anonymous wrote:

> Why can't we save OpenBSD's securelevels? I have great affinity
> for the concept of securelevels on OpenBSD. I believe they should
> continue to be a core feature in OpenBSD.
>
> The weaknesses within OpenBSD's securelevels and the possibility that
> Theo may remove them entirely from OpenBSD , suddenly , and at a time of his
> choosing , has disturbed me greatly.

tedu wrote:

>securelevel isn't going anywhere.




It appears as though securelevel is (or securelevels are?) in
an untenable position. Just how long can kernel-level code that is
considered to be "useless" by a security-conscious OS project's leader ,
and that will not be maintained , remain within the kernel?



I have no doubt that , unless he can be persuaded to do otherwise , Theo
will , while everyones' backs are turned , and in the dark of night ,
pull the helpless securelevels out into the cold snow and bash them to
death with a very large rock.



An ignoble end for what was a protecting force within OpenBSD
for so many long years. A tragedy.



Puffy will grieve.


In sadness , and while wearing only the blackest of clothing ,
An Odd User. :_(




;-) Don't let it happen.