# Re: \[PATCH 0/3\] KEXEC\_SIG with appended signature

- From: Mimi Zohar \<zohar@linux.ibm.com\>
- Date: 2021-11-24 13:14:04 
- List: linuxppc-dev
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/linuxppc-dev/2021/11/1584689
- Thread: https://ratatoskr.run/keyrings/2021/11/1561889/t.md

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On Wed, 2021-11-24 at 12:09 +0100, Philipp Rudo wrote:
> Now Michal wants to adapt KEXEC_SIG for ppc too so distros can rely on all
> architectures using the same mechanism and thus reduce maintenance cost.
> On the way there he even makes some absolutely reasonable improvements
> for everybody.
> 
> Why is that so controversial? What is the real problem that should be
> discussed here?

Nothing is controversial with what Michal wants to do.  I've already
said, "As for adding KEXEC_SIG appended signature support on PowerPC
based on the s390 code, it sounds reasonable."

thanks,

Mimi

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