Re: Packages allowed to create /dev symlinks?

[john@dhh.gt.org]

Paul Slootman writes:
> I had interpreted the policy to intend that packages shouldn't do
> anything with the stuff under /dev, but that isn't spelled out.  So, I'd
> like some clarity on this ASAP please. What are your opinions on this?

I see no reason why packages should not create symlinks in /dev.  Policy
refers specifically to device files.
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