Patch to make mount follow a symlink at /etc/mtab

[Ian Jackson]

Jason Straight writes ("Patch to make mount follow a symlink at /etc/mtab"):
> http://readlist.com/lists/vger.kernel.org/linux-kernel/25/128078.html

I haven't read the patch but the description sounds correct.

OTOH:

> intelikey on #kubuntu came up with the idea of using a sudo wrapper for 
> umount, which would work, but would introduce a small security issue of 
> someone being crafty with the sudo use.

userv is IMO the right answer to this problem but then I would say
that :-).

Ian.