Re: Conffiles and Configuration files (again)

[Manoj Srivastava <srivasta@datasync.com>]

Hi,
>>"Joey" == Joey Hess <joey@kitenet.net> writes:

Joey> Manoj Srivastava wrote:
>> I do seem to remember the policy manager coming with a resolution
>> that so stated. Conffiles are a strict subset of configuration
>> files.

Joey> I know he didn't, becuase if he had, I would still be fighting
Joey> it tooth and nail to this day. :-)

	You are mistaken. In the message archived at the URL
 <http://www.debian.org/Lists-Archives/debian-policy-9802/msg00353.html>
 Christian states:

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Manoj> why are all conffiles also not configuration files? 
Christian> I guess they are (or at least, should be :).
Manoj>       Why are conffiles not a proper subset of configuration files? 
Christian> I think they are. 
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	I am fatigued by the mere thought of re-opening this again,
 but you must do what you think you must do. I happen to agree with
 Christian. 

	manoj
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