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List:       freedesktop-xorg
Subject:    Re: Feature request: modular config files
From:       Johan <aequitas () planet ! nl>
Date:       2005-10-31 22:35:41
Message-ID: 43669C3D.5070102 () planet ! nl
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>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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