[indiana-discuss] Why slim_cd package contains etc/passwd, etc/pam.conf and others?

[Milan Jurik]

Hi,

Shawn Walker píše v Po 01. 09. 2008 v 03:35 -0500:
> Milan Jurik wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I'm trying to minimize one my Indiana installation with removal of some
> > packages. One candidate was slim_cd, but it contains critical files
> > (like passwd or pam.conf). But these files are also in basic SUNWcs
> > package. When you remove slim_cd, you must recreate these files (if you
> > are so lucky that nscd keeps needed naming data). What's slim_cd package
> > about?
> > 
> > Also, shouldn't be critical packages like this one or SUNWcs or ipkg
> > "marked" as "uninstallable" or protected by some "query" at least?
> 
> No such functionality has been implemented yet,

OK, thank you. Is some RFE logged in defect.o.o? Also, why does this
"duplicity" (slim_cd and SUNWcs) exist?

>  and additionally, your 
> minimisation attempts will be thwarted by your next upgrade.  I would 
> advise you to wait until that's better supported.
> 

How will this happen? I removed slim_install cluster package, some
drivers and localization. I don't see package dependency which would
force reinstall of these packages during image-update.

Best regards,

Milan