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From: Terry Lambert <terry@lambert.org>
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Subject: Re: ports startup scripts
To: kelly@fsl.noaa.gov (Sean Kelly)
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>     Terry> If /etc is read-only, well, then you're SOL.
> 
> But the more experienced user who's given himself a read-only /etc
> should know what to do.

But the more experienced user who's manually manipulating the startup
and cron directories instead of using an administrative tool should
know what to do.


					Terry Lambert
					terry@lambert.org
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