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CHANGES FROM FSSTND 1.2 TO FHS 2.0



Hi folks!

I just received this through the fhs-discuss mailing list. The list of
changes might be good start for the discussion about the migration
process. 

(Note, that I have not verified that this list is complete!)

(Also note, that the really important changes are not listed. They are
hidden behind `/var/state' added :-)

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CHANGES FROM FSSTND 1.2 TO FHS 2.0

[snip]

    o Non-technical changes
        * Abstract rewritten.
        * Removed list of trademarks, but retained trademark and copyright
          disclaimer. It was unnecessary and difficult to maintain.
        * Copying terms changed to be more open and to allow translations
          without a license.
        * Most of the introduction restructured and/or rewritten.
    o Major Structural Changes
        * Specifications specific to Linux were moved out of the main body
          into a Linux annex.
        * "Issues and Rationale" section removed, rationale information
          now follows most technical sections.
    o Major Technical Changes (i.e., not all of them)
        * /opt, /etc/opt, and /var/opt added.
        * /usr/share added (and many associated changes).
        * /usr/adm and /usr/preserve compatibility symbolic links removed.
        * /usr/etc directory removed.
        * /var/cache added.
        * /var/lib removed.
        * /var/state added.

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Thanks,

Chris

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