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Peter Tobias writes:
> Why not ask at install time whether someone wants to use private
> groups or not.  It should be possible to add a few lines to the
> install or setup script that will do the configuration (umask,
> adduser script etc.) for the normal groups setup or the private
> groups.

Please read the the messages that are posted before trying to respond.

Nearly two weeks ago I wrote:
] It has to be the default because retrofitting it is an incredible pain
] in the backside.  You can't ask users to choose whether they want it
] or not at install time because they won't understand the question.

This is still true.

Additionally, there are already enough questions in the installation
procedure without adding yet another, especially one that has
virtually no benefit.

Ian.


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