Quoting Thorsten Glaser (2014-04-20 14:04:22) > Jonas Smedegaard <dr <at> jones.dk> writes: > >>>> How to reconfigure debconf from postinst of another package? > > I also thought that was absolutely forbidden. > >>> Note that, if, as an admin, I explicitly choose an option in debconf >>> and then, latter, another package overwrite my choice (or even >>> reprompt me with another choice by default), it won't please me at >>> all. > […] >> It is possible at initial install. > > Yes, but then you have to make sure it won't trigger later. Please elaborate what you mean can "trigger later". Simple example: Choosing via debconf to have adduser create homes below "/srv/home" instead of the default "/home". I believe that when using debconf, the maintainer has promised me to maintain support for my choice. What could in such case "trigger later"? - Jonas -- * Jonas Smedegaard - idealist & Internet-arkitekt * Tlf.: +45 40843136 Website: http://dr.jones.dk/ [x] quote me freely [ ] ask before reusing [ ] keep private
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