[ale] Monolithic vs Modularised Kernels

[jb at sourceillustrated.com (John Wells)]

Raju said:
> I am inclined at this point towards monolithic kernel from a security
> perspective, but need to find a balance of course. No fancy LKMs (Loadable
> Kernel Modules) for those kiddies to play with ;-).

Hmmm...to load modules into the kernel, you have to be root.  So, if a
1337 h4X0r is able to load a module, you're probably already pretty
screwed.

Or am I missing something?

John


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