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Bug#217167: Incorrect use of debconf



Hi Chris,

On Thu, 23 Oct 2003, Chris Butler wrote:

> The postinst for apache calls db_input for a number of debconf variables
> that are not mentioned in the config script at all. This breaks
> debconf's pre-configuration with APT, causing it to prompt for these
> questions halfway through the installation.

There is no otherway around. I need apache* unpacked to perform some
operations such as building dynamic templates.

> Ideally, _all_ questions should be asked in the 'config' script. See
> debconf-devel(7) for more details.

I already read the manual but we do not live in an ideal world ;)

Fabio

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