Bug#169424: libc6 doesn't show errors when services can't be restarted
At Sat, 16 Nov 2002 22:57:29 -0600 (CST),
Adam Heath wrote:
> package: libc6
> version: 2.3.1-3
> severity: wishlist
>
> Restarting services possibly affected by the upgrade:
> ...
> apache: stopping...starting...FAILED! (1)
> ...
> The following services failed to start: apache
>
> It'd be nice if the output of the init script was saved to a file(stdout and
> stderr separately), and when an error is detected, both files were sent to the
> correct place.
>
> In fact, it might be suggested that libc6 should *not* redirect the output at
> all.
Could you provide the proper example which saves the output to a file
in updating period?
Frankly speaking, I think it's not good idea. As package maintainer,
I would like not to apply your wish. I couldn't find the merit. I
would like to see the message to stdout. If you don't have strong
objection, I'll close this bug.
Regards,
-- gotom
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