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I don't like that it is running in the kernel. Running in userspace makes everything more secure and I'm fine with little less bandwith.

• helper 8y ago
  There's a userspace implementation you can use if you want.
• confounded 8y ago
  Not doubting you, but ignorant and curious. What’s the security benefit of userspace? Easier to introspect/update/verify?
  • chrisper 8y ago
    You won't get access to kernel memory space (I think).
  • codedokode 8y ago
    If the kernel code is vulnerable then the attacker gets full control over your system. They can also easily hide their presence. If the code is in userspace, the attacker won't even be able to read your files if you run the daemon under a separate user account. They only will be able to mine Bitcoins or use your computer as a proxy for a short time.