[lcdproc] Configuration File Syntax (proposed)

[Rene Wagner]

µ-thos wrote:

> RW> LCDd does NOT have to run as root! Not even to initiate the drivers
> RW> or something.
> 
> Thats completely wrong. 

No, not completely. It is true for serial devices. My LCD is a serial
one and I simply forgot about the parallel port devices.

> I wrote a driver for my Toshiba T6963 and it needs
> parallel port access. This is done directly because /dev/parport is simply to
> slow.

Of course you're right! With parallel devices LCDd must be run as root.
But I still believe those who have serial LCDs attached to their
machines should be able to run LCDd the way GFK suggested.

I wouldn't use inetd but xinetd which is a bit safer. But in general
that's the way people who have serial devices could improve security on
their systems a bit.

Sorry,

Rene



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