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Re:The Unix-Haters Handbook [pdf] by jclulow on Monday April 22, 2024 @04:35AM (#40112446)
> 9p+encryption on top instead of NFS, much better

NFS with IPsec for authentication and privacy seems similar in principle, with the added benefit that it's widely available.

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Re:The Unix-Haters Handbook [pdf] by gnufx on Monday April 22, 2024 @10:32AM (#40114765)
No, per https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40112697
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Re:The Unix-Haters Handbook [pdf] by MisterTea on Monday April 22, 2024 @02:38PM (#40117372)
> NFS with IPsec for authentication and privacy seems similar in principle,

But a total hack and duct taped together.

> with the added benefit that it's widely available.

On plan 9/ 9front 9p over TLS is out of the box. ipsec isnt.

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