o Update extattrctl.c to default new attributes to readable and writable
only by the kernel and root user. Previously the default was to allow
the file owner to directory view and manipulate the attributes, which
is probably an inappropriate default.
that space for extended attributes should be preallocated, instead of
using a sparse attribute file. NOTE: This can result in a really
large file full of zeros. However, it can prevent a low disk condition
from causing an attribute write to fail, which is good for security and
consistency attributes.
o Unlink the attribute file during initattr if an error occurs -- this is
alright, as we specify O_CREAT when opening the file.
attributes (recently committed). Using extattrctl, the extended attribute
service may be started and stopped for specific file systems; specific
attributes may be enabled or disabled, and the backing file for each
attribute configured. Also, backing files may be initialized.
Reviewed by: adrian, bp, freebsd-fs, the unthanked masses
Obtained from: TrustedBSD
