Re: itp: static bins / resolving static debian issues

[Craig Sanders <cas@taz.net.au>]

On Tue, Aug 24, 1999 at 08:50:38AM +0200, Marek Habersack wrote:
> * Steve Greenland said:
> > You're correct: it's not Linux. My point is that *you don't know*
> > about how a given system might be used or misused. Many of us have
> > learned to be cautious about screwing with root's shell. If you
> > want to experiment on your systems, fine. Just don't insist on
> > experimenting on mine.
>
> Steve, we are talking about a STANDARD Debian system, not a MODIFIED
> one. We would install the statics package with a STANDARD set of
> utilities that come with Debian

again, you are missing the point. people use their systems for more than
just installing a "STANDARD" debian system. they write their own stuff,
and they install commercial stuff - as in Steve's example, you don't
know what will break.

once again we are back at the point that changing root's shell to sash
is a) potentially dangerous and b) unneccessary because there are other,
less intrusive, ways of achieving your aims.

craig

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craig sanders