Re: About using Linuxconf
On Mon, 23 Dec 1996, Shaya Potter wrote:
>
> I know a few months ago people were saying that linuxconf wouldn't work
> with debian b/c of the upgradability issue. I have been talking to the
> developer and he has as new system called dropins. There 'dropins' are
> each like a rc.d script (from what I can tell) except linuxconf has more
> control over them. I am including his web page that explains 'dropins'
> vs. SysV type rc.d scripts.
>
> Hope this assuages all your fears and maybe convinces you that linuxconf
> is a good idea.
>
Its convinced me that its not, although I was a fan of the idea
until I heard this.
SysV init scripts are used everywhere -- not just in linux. I
think that putting system configuration control in the hands of a
utility such that it is impossible (or even just more difficult
than it is already) to administer systems _without_ the utility
is a bad idea. I also think that moving away from SysV init
scripts puts linux in a position further away from mainstream
unices, which I also think is a bad idea. Offering this tool as
a .deb for those who wish to use it is surely a good idea, but I
think it would be a mistake to base the Debian distribution on it
in place of SysV init style startups.
The argument of the simplicity of start/stop scripts is a weak
one. This surely can be rectified with better start/stop
scripts. It is a bad idea in general to force people into using
one method over another in regard to administration.
Having a centralized database of config data is surely a good
thing, but not if it renders standard admin practices useless. I
think that if Debian chooses to develop/implement such a tool, it
should be distributed with only hooks for it in standard config
files/scripts/locations/etc. and its use optional.
Another $.02. At this rate, I'll need a second job to pay off my
Xmas debts on the old credit card!
Thanks
Richard G. Roberto
richr@bear.com
011-81-3-3437-7967 - Tokyo, Japan
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