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Re: [MiNT] Xaaes as kernel module



Hello!

> There are 2 main problems with AES related to GEMDOS funcionality atm.:
>
> 1) Pfork,
> 2) Not able to cal AES from Signal Handler.
>
> Could this be taken into accout when making Xaaes a kernel module?

Both things shouldn't matter with the kernel module. E.g. Pfork() don't
duplicate AES environment of the calling process. And from signal handler
AES can be called like GEMDOS as it use the same kernel entry mechanism.


Ciao
   ...Frank

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