RE: [MiNT] Security again

[Frank Naumann <fnaumann@prinz-atm.CS.Uni-Magdeburg.De>]

Hi Jo!

> stability, and I can't see how that can be improved by promoting
> vector-bending. As multitasking (MiNT and MagiC) is now considered the
> minimum platform by most developers, vector-bending is becoming less and
> less used. Let's not reverse this situation. Instead of trying to find new
> ways to bend vectors, let's try to find ways to eliminate it. Here's a few
> suggestions:

I have exactly the same opinion.

> 1. Remove HS-Modem and fpatch in favour of real device-drivers like Frank's
> uart.xdd for the Milan.

I hope that I have a first public beta for the SCC this week.

> 4. A common dispatcher (something like TraPatch) could speed up the
> AES/VDI-trap greatly.

Yes.


Tschuess
   ...Frank

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