On Tue, Apr 15, 2003 at 07:55:58PM +0200, Klaus Knopper said: > > 1) /etc/auto.master had the auto.net entry uncommented. > > Why? Because then the /var/autofs/net/ filesystem will work after you run portmap, with no other steps needed. > > 2) /etc/auto.master was a copy, not a link, to save a couple of editing > > steps. > > You do a vi /etc/auto.master and save with :w! > What other steps do you need? You don't have to copy the file and kill the link first? Hell, next time I should RTFM. :-) But it'd still be nice if it was shipped already edited; I can't think of a reason not to, other than the fact that it discourages people from forgetting to start up portmap. I definitely agree with not starting portmap automatically. -- Shawn McMahon | Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, EIV Consulting | that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any UNIX and Linux | hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure http://www.eiv.com| the survival and the success of liberty. - JFK
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