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From: Darren Wiebe <dkwiebe@heartland.ab.ca>
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To: Donn Miller <dmmiller@cvzoom.net>
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Subject: Re: Kernel config utility
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Donn Miller wrote:
> 
> So, would having a kernel config utility help us get better
> reviews?  I was thinking about something like an explorer-type
> thing that was divided into two panes.  On the left would be
> LINT.  Here, we would have icons representing the various
> devices.  For example, we could ahve an icon representing an
> ethernet card, another icon representing a serial port, etc.  On
> the right hand side we would have the custom kernel config file.
> You could just drag the icons over to the right hand side to add
> devices to your kernel config.  And, of course, you could always
> just delete the icons you don't need.
> 

I can definitely see advanatages, not that I would use it myself. :-)  I
also think that if it was written properly, which I'm sure that it would
be, it could also be used to setup ppp etc..

> By clicking on the icons, a properties pane would show the
> properties for this device.  Of course, there should be some way
> to represent options, such as DEVFS or SOFTUPDATES.

Rather like MS registry editor. :-)

> 
> Of course, I like using vi better, but I've heard some people
> complaining about "how hard it is to configure a FreeBSD
> kernel."  I know I didn't fully convey the principles, but you
> probably get the general idea.  Of course, when you're down to
> using teddy bears and talking parrots, then you know you've made
> it too simple. :-]
> 
> - Donn
> 
Darren Wiebe
dkwiebe@hagenhomes.com


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