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Re: Using debconf in downloaders/installers



>> On Wed, 2 Apr 2003 20:33:15 -0500,
>> Joey Hess <joeyh@debian.org> said: 


 > It would be a good idea to make the config script ask any initial
 > questions, and only have the postinst be interactive if the
 > download fails or something.

	Or any question that is predicated on events or conditions
 that can only be tested after unpacking the package itself. The ``or
 something'' indicates that Joey is aware of the possibilities, but
 for myself I find that the clarification was useful.


	manoj

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