Re: [PATCH] coredump_filter: enable to change the default filter

KOSAKI Motohiro
2008-12-11T06:47:05Z

Hi

> This patch introduces new kernel parameter `coredump_filter'.
> Setting a value to this parameter causes the default bitmask
> of coredump_filter to be changed.
>
> It is useful for users to change coredump_filter settings for
> the whole system at boot time. Without this parameter, users
> have to change coredump_filter settings for each /proc/<pid>/
> in an initializing script.

I think this patch only useful on following situation, right?

- Administrator can't change rc script.
- Administrator can change boot parameter.

When happen above situation?
or, you intent to init process debugging?