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Re: setup ready?
On Sun, Mar 10, 2002 at 09:51:53PM +1100, Robert Collins wrote:
>Well,
> setup200202 has the following remaining key issues:
>
>doesn't detect links for /etc/passwd and /etc/group
>overwrites both /etc/passwd and /etc/group if either are missing (or
>links)
>(new) may have issues on win98SE.
>(new) has an unconfirmed issue with local installs.
>(new) cannot select source only if a package is not already installed.
>
>I'm going to put a quick fix in for the first 1 or maybe 2 points.
>Likewise for the last one. The 3rd I cannot help address - can anyone
>here shed some light on it? The fourth likewise - it's unconfirmed.
>
>Once points 1,(maybe 2) & 5 are addressed, IMO we can release this.
>Chris?
Wouldn't it make sense to have another snapshot after the above points
have been addressed? Maybe with some stronger words about needing
lots of testers?
Subject: TEST THIS NEW SETUP SNAPSHOT OR SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES
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