Re: Xwindow Panic

[Joris Huizer <jorishuizer@planet.nl>]

Pedro M. (Morphix User) wrote:
> I decided to install the new Xwindow version, but I panic when I see the 
> program asking (again) the configuration files. I have my XF86Config 
> files installed and I don't want to install them again ( it can happen a 
> disaster).
>
> So, I suggest the program preserve the config files if the user doesn't 
> decide to reinstall them ( giving the concrete command).
>
> And include the "skip" option in synaptic to stop installing a package 
> is something is going wrong or un-desired.
>
> Regards.

As you know the program will want to install configuration files, you 
can make a backup of the original/working files and then let it do what 
it wants - so you won't have a problem when the new configuration isn't 
working.
Just a thought, I've done so myself too :-)

HTH

Joris