[openbeosstorage] Re: session module

"Axel D=F6rfler"  <axeld@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > If a global settings file on the boot partition would be used, this 
> > problem wouldn't occur. This may not work very well with removable 
> > media. But on the other hand, if I use a media in another machine, 
> > then 
> > I this may have undesired effects (e.g. a volume is mounted that 
> > should 
> > not be mounted).
> 
> As always. You boot your system in another machine, and your mount 
> points can't be resolved anymore. Shouldn't be a bit problem, right=3D
> 3F
> I think both approaches have similar problems. Saving reparse points 
> as 
> attributes makes the system much more flexible, though, since you can 
> have all kinds of reparse points (i.e. archived data on a tape which 
> is 
> automatically retrieved when you touch that file), without having to 
> fear loss of data when that one file disappears for whatever reason 
> (you know, the file's data is generally not journaled).

They definitely seems to be a cool feature. Just trying to check out 
weaknesses... :-)

If they would allow execution of an abitrary program, they would be a 
great opportunity for virus writers, too. :-)

CU, Ingo

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