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dd(1): Enable access to SIZE_T_MAX character devices

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dd(1): Enable access to SIZE_T_MAX character devices

On machines where SIZE_T_MAX exceeds OFF_MAX (signed 64-bit), permit seeking
character devices to negative off_t values. This enables dd(1) to interact
with kernel KVA in /dev/kmem on amd64, for example.

Sponsored by: EMC / Isilon Storage Division

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rS302499: Improve checksum "offload" support.
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