[arch-general] [arch-dev-public] [signoff] vc/* -> tty* transition

Thomas Bächler thomas at archlinux.org
Sat Jul 18 16:11:29 EDT 2009


Matthew schrieb:
> Although you are correct, I do not think automatically fixing the 
> problem is a good solution here.
> 
> First, I am not a big fan of the idea of package modifying a core file. 
> Secondly what will happen when a user reinstalls the initscripts? If my 
> memory holds me correctly the sed command will fail which will cause the 
> post_install() to fail, because the file already has the correct 
> modifications.

No, all that will happen is ... nothing. And there is a difference 
between post_upgrade and post_install!

I don't want to spend the next 3 weeks responding to forum posts, 
mailing list threads and irc rants about the same little thing that 
could have been fixed safely and easily! Do you?

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