Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:44:42 +0000 From: "Duncan Barclay" <dmlb@ragnet.demon.co.uk> To: Studded <Studded@dal.net>, FreeBSD-Hackers@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Discussion about script to update /etc, etc. Message-ID: <9803190948.AA18457@symbionics.co.uk> In-Reply-To: <3510CC73.307E199D@dal.net>
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> Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:42:43 -0800 > From: Studded <Studded@dal.net> > Organization: Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority > To: FreeBSD-Hackers@FreeBSD.ORG > Subject: Discussion about script to update /etc, etc. > One of the things that has been often requested is a method of > automatically updating the files installed by /usr/src/etc/Makefile for > the user. I have developed the following system based in part on the one > in Nik Clayton's make world tutorial. > http://www.nothing-going-on.demon.co.uk/FreeBSD/make-world/make-world.html > [snipped sensible stuff, similar to the way I have done it but better] > I am open to questions, comments and suggestions of course. The script > already does what I need it to so my feelings won't be hurt if it's not > included in the distribution. However this request is made often and I > think I have a good method here. I'd propose that it live in > /usr/src/etc, and I would love for someone to come up with a more clever > name for it. :) If y'all do choose to use this script, it's utility > could be greatly increased by giving each of the files installed by the > makefile a CVS $Id. I can provide details if anyone's interested. Something I do is to use lots of files like "rc.conf.local" and put all of my site specific changes into these. That way the distribution file can be updated easily. It may be worth mentioning this with your code. > Hope this is useful, > > Doug > Duncan To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-hackers" in the body of the message
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