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From: "Chris H" <bsd-lists@bsdforge.com>
Subject: Re: Change system configuration files with port install
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:52:46 -0800
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On Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:44:05 +0000 Andrew Hotlab <andrew.hotlab@hotmail.com>
wrote

> Hi to all, I'm working to build a simple port which, after copying a couple
> of scripts under ${PREFIX}, leaves to the user the task to set a few
> variables in /boot/loader.conf and /etc/rc.conf. 
>
> 
> I was wondering if there is a method and (first and foremost) if it's a sane
> idea, to make the port apply changes to these system configuration files.
> 
> 
> At this time, I output with pkg-message the instructions to change these
> files. 
>
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> Andrew
Aside from possibly adding filename.sample(s) with example entries.
You've already made the right choice. :-)

--Chris