Re: problems with debconf
On Fri, Mar 28, 2003 at 10:54:06AM +0100, Matthias Urlichs wrote:
> > I am experiencing strange things with debconf and the package I'm
> > working on, netenv.
> >
> debconf maintains an answer database distinct from the package's "real"
> configuration. Answers pertaining to your package don't get cleaned out
> by --purge. They probably should be -- file a bug against debconf if you
> think so.
>
That's not a bug, it's a feature. It's a good idea saving your answers
when a package is reinstalled more times. Users can always issue
a dpkg-reconfigure to changes their answers.
--
Francesco P. Lovergine
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