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@@ -121,9 +121,25 @@ config TMPFS
See <file:Documentation/filesystems/tmpfs.txt> for details.
+config TMPFS_XATTR
+ bool "Tmpfs extended attributes"
+ depends on TMPFS
+ default n
+ help
+ Extended attributes are name:value pairs associated with inodes by
+ the kernel or by users (see the attr(5) manual page, or visit
+ <http://acl.bestbits.at/> for details).
+
+ Currently this enables support for the trusted.* and
+ security.* namespaces.
+
+ If unsure, say N.
+
+ You need this for POSIX ACL support on tmpfs.
+
config TMPFS_POSIX_ACL
bool "Tmpfs POSIX Access Control Lists"
- depends on TMPFS
+ depends on TMPFS_XATTR
select GENERIC_ACL
help
POSIX Access Control Lists (ACLs) support permissions for users and