Feature request: modular config files

Johan aequitas at planet.nl
Mon Oct 31 14:35:41 PST 2005


>But beware second system effect.  Don't do too much.  And don't forget
>that even though there are some problems with the current system (mostly
>having to do with learning curve), it does work.  Lastly, try not to put
>too much policy into X when it comes to file naming and hierarchy;
>instead give a recommendation (preferably one the autoconfigurator
>itself can optionally follow) and let the user/distributor do whatever
>he/she/it wills.
>  
>
That is correct. It would be better the distributions come with there 
own methode on this. I use gentoo and i think it would be capable to 
handle this kind of stuff with portage as other distros will be as well.



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