Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:23:20 -0800 From: Doug Barton <dougb@FreeBSD.org> To: FreeBSD Stable <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> Subject: HEADS UP: MFC of local_startup changes to rc.d complete Message-ID: <43A910F8.5090009@FreeBSD.org>
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Howdy, As has been discussed for a couple weeks now, I have MFC'ed to RELENG_6 the changes in /etc/rc* that bring new-style boot scripts from the local_startup directories (by default /usr/local/etc/rc.d and /usr/X11R6/etc/rc.d) into the base rcorder. For old style scripts (those that don't use rc.subr) there should be no changes. They will still run out of /etc/rc.d/localpkg. For those scripts that have been converted to use rc.subr, they will still be run the same way that they are now. The difference is that they will be added to the base rcorder list, and run in that spot instead of in localpkg. To get an idea of the current list (minus any local scripts) in RELENG_6, see http://people.freebsd.org/~dougb/rcorder-6.all In an ideal world, there should be no problems related to running the scripts in a different order. However, it is anticipated that there may be a brief period while scripts for whom the ordering is significant are adjusted. These are extremely easy changes to make, and do not otherwise affect the functionality of the packages in any way. If you run into one of these problems, please report it to the port's maintainer, and freebsd-port@freebsd.org ASAP. In almost all cases however the scripts will run close enough to their old position as not to make any difference, since currently localpkg is fairly late in the order. This change is being made so that port authors and users can take advantage of the greater control these features will give them. Some authors have already stepped forward and added new functionality to their ports that take advantage of these features. If anyone has questions about the changes, or what they offer you, feel free to ask on freebsd-rc@freebsd.org. You can also find more information in rc(8) on an updated system. Happy Holidays, Doug -- This .signature sanitized for your protection
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