Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:49:13 -0500 From: Farhan Khan <khanzf@gmail.com> To: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: The future of fortune(6) Message-ID: <26834e84-cd88-cafb-ea0a-3d03572bf252@gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <20171123030402.GA79380@night.db.net> References: <e5f7b57242353030618d34bc1ad445a9@udns.ultimatedns.net> <a5ea7585-2401-ee21-b2e1-391789742008@johnea.net> <20171123030402.GA79380@night.db.net>
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Hi all, I suggest removing fortune(6) from base. It is essentially a tweak and best left for FreeBSD derivatives (GhostBSD, TrueOS, etc), not something for base. It seems inappropriate for servers. In the mean time, I would suggest having it be a symlink to /bin/true or display a message telling users to remove it. Then remove it entirely in 13-STABLE. If people want it, have it live on as a port/pkg. The same with games in general. On 11/22/2017 10:04 PM, Diane Bruce wrote: > On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 06:48:48PM -0800, freebsd@johnea.net wrote: >> On 2017-11-22 18:23, Chris H wrote: >>> On Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:29:46 -0800 "Benno Rice" <benno@FreeBSD.org> said >> >>>> With the removal of the fortune datfiles I think it’s time to have a >>>> discussion about fortune(6). >> >>> I'd like to suggest that fortune be re-instated, using FreeBSD tips as the >>> default. > > Please no. No no and no. This is the first irritation I remove when > I get a new system up. Next thing I know you'all will give me CLIPPY > flashbacks. > > And pink polka dots with blue background. Ooooooo la-la!! > > - Diane >
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