open(2) and O_NOATIME

[Xin LI]

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Paul Schenkeveld wrote:
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> utimes(2) allows non-root users to (re)set atime provided they own the
> file or have write permission.  Having O_NOATIME follow the same rules
> would not break any assumed security any further than utimes(2) already
> does but greatfully benefit all kind of backup programs.

Yes this makes sense I think.

Cheers,
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Xin LI <delphij at delphij.net>	http://www.delphij.net/
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