Re: [PATCH v15 00/28] x86: Secure Launch support for Intel TXT

Dave Hansen
2026-02-12T19:54:56Z

On 2/12/26 11:49, Daniel P. Smith wrote:
...
> I think this is a great approach for UEFI, though we need to reconcile
> this with non-UEFI situations such as booting under coreboot. The one
> concern we have before committing to yet another rework is to get
> confirmation from the x86 maintainers. Would they be okay with a new
> entry point into the mainline kernel, or any other major sticking points
> they might see from this approach?
>
> Dave Hansen, since you have been helping us as an x86 maintainer, would
> be willing to provide feedback on our concerns moving forward with the
> above proposal?

The fewer the number of entry points the better, of course.

But, there are always going to be compromises. If you want a new entry
point, just make a good case for it and describe the tradeoffs. Make
sure Ard is on board.