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Yes. They're required for anything that requires kernel facilities (inotify, V4L2, DRM, FUSE, etc.).

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams  2010-06-15 01:59:25
Thanks for the examples!
netvope  2010-06-15 03:59:29

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