Re: Configuring inittab
Hello Tarvin,
Am 2006-02-19 18:02:20, schrieb Digby Tarvin:
> Debian by default does not make good use (IMHO) of the runlevel mechanism.
Oh yes, it does.
Debian give you the freedom to configure your rcX.d HOW YOU WANT!
> It bundles all multi-user stuff into runlevel 2 and then leaves 3-5 undefined
It is defined like the rc2.d.
> The traditional usage I was familiar with was
> 2 - multi-user, no network
No Network is stupid by default.
> Anyway, the infrastructure is there, and you can fix it if you
> want. I am sure there was a good reason for the change, but I
> sure as hell can't think what it would have been...
Debian does not force users. - With Debian you have the
choice or use another Distribution if you do not agree...
This is 100% freedom.
> (maybe to simplify package management for packages that involve
> additions to system startup - so they wouldn't need to ask
> about with runlevel things get added to??)
Provide a patch! - The BTS is open for it.
> Regards,
> DigbyT
Greetings
Michelle Konzack
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