Re: [PATCH 0/2] Add TLS record layer encryption module

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On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 12:59:45PM -0700, Andy Lutomirski wrote:
> 
> What is this used for?  AF_ALG?  I find it hard to believe that the
> kernel will ever want to use this internally.

There have been discussions over the years regarding implementing
TLS/SSL in the kernel so it is not inconceivable that it might
happen one day.

Of course I don't think this is the motivation behind this patch
set.

Cheers,
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