Date: Fri, 30 Dec 1994 12:57:47 -0500 (EST) From: "Jonathan M. Bresler" <jmb@kryten.atinc.com> To: Julian Elischer <julian@jules.DIALix.oz.au> Cc: "Jordan K. Hubbard" <jkh@time.cdrom.com>, hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: break out to shell Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9412301256.Q23633-0100000@kryten.atinc.com> In-Reply-To: <199412301152.LAA00301@jules.DIALix.oz.au>
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On Fri, 30 Dec 1994, Julian Elischer wrote: > we REALLY need a fixit floppy! > whether it uses the new install program or just gives you a shell > doesn't matter, > but I end up needing this on EVERY install (about 5) because they are > NEVER straight-forward (they are usually upgrades of systems with non > standard setups) and there is always something I don't want to > clobber, that the standard install DOES clobber, etc... the install program will delete EVERYTHING if you download to the distribution to / (?? some directory, NOT /usr/tmp, i didnt research this) surely we can prevent the user from downloading to any directory but a 'tmp' one or just create a "bindist" (or whatever, if in bindist then bindist.0 etc ) below the directory they are in. then the delete can do the same check and rm -rf that directory. dont ask how i know this can happen ;) needless to say the machine has been a real testbed for using sysinstall. now getting X configured. (still holding my breath, hope to breathe soon ;| ) jmb Jonathan M. Bresler jmb@kryten.atinc.com | Analysis & Technology, Inc. | 2341 Jeff Davis Hwy play go. | Arlington, VA 22202 ride bike. hack FreeBSD.--ah the good life | 703-418-2800 x346
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