question database...
Hi!
> But what about postinst that ask questions conditionally?
> (look at a kernel-image postinst for an example). Some of the
> questions asked depend on testing the state of the machine.
Well... For some questions like those on mime applications order,
the admin could determine a default policy... For some others,
questions cannot be avoided :-(
> I guess I am trying to point out that questions can't be
> totally removed from postinst scripts without (significant) loss of
> functionality.
Some questions can have an automatic answer... some others not.
We sould make life easier for the admins, shouldn't we?
See ya!
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