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Comment by ben_bai

2 years ago

Then don't run a OS with a kernel written in C. That would rule out Windows, Mac, Linux and *BSD.

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eikenberry  2 years ago

Using syscalls means you can replace the kernel. Using libc means you are locked into and FFI/C calling convention for anything other than C. Apples/Oranges.

  • saagarjha  2 years ago

    There’s nothing wrong with the C calling convention, at least from a security perspective.

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