Speakup in kernel

[Janina Sajka]

Alan Cox writes:
> From: Alan Cox <alan at redhat.com>
> 
> > And, as for those multiple issues, where are they documented, please? I
> > don't recall any documentation of security, or any issue other than a
> > single I18N issue.
> 
> There were a series of issues discussed with the original authors
> - lack of modularity
Addressed.

> - incorrect interfacing to tty layer for serial units
Addressed.

> - some security problems (not publically disclosed)
I'm checking and will report. Count on it.

> - problems with /proc config interface
What problems?

> - future - when you need userspace to set up serial ports or direct usb
>   what will happen - there needs to be an interface lower than Linux to
>   solve these problems.
This is outrageous as an issue, but I'm pleased to say it has been addressed.

> - the fact many blind linux users including blind kernel development folks
>   felt it was the wrong model
This isn't an issue, Alan. I's a blad faced cop out. 

Some users don't care for consoles. Is that a reason to dispense with
consoles? Some users want KDE. Is that a reason to dispense with GNOME?

Remember, most blind users use Speakup. So, you're letting a minority
provide you the excuse you're looking for? How obvious can you be?

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Janina Sajka
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Director, Technology Research and Development
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
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