Re: [PATCH v7 4/7] crypto: add ecc curve and expose them

On Tue, Feb 02, 2021 at 09:27:33AM +0000, Alessandrelli, Daniele wrote:

I see. Just to clarify: does the in-kernel user requirement also apply
to the case when the author of a device driver also provides the
software implementation for the new algorithms supported by device
driver / HW?

Yes we need an actual user.  For example, if your algorithm is used
by the Security Subsystem (IMA) that would be sufficient.

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