What Use Is a Confined User Shell?

Explore the concept of confined user shells in this ACCU 2021 conference talk. Delve into the role of user shells in computer systems, understanding how they manage input/output and application interactions. Learn about confinement techniques for restricting program capabilities and their growing importance in modern computing security. Examine the requirements for securely running untrusted applications based on experience with adapting graphical shells. Gain insights from Alan Griffiths, an experienced software developer leading the Mir project, as he discusses the intersection of user interfaces, security, and application confinement in Linux environments.