Ethan Quach wrote: > > > Jens Deppe wrote: >> Hi >> >> Should I expect that a manifest without any packages defined, when >> used in an install, would result in the base set of packages being >> installed (SUNWcsd, SUNWcs, slime_install and entire)? > > No, that list isn't baked in anywhere, so the manifest needs it there > for now. I believe there's an RFE for something similar to what > you're asking about, however we really need to define what > constitutes a "base set" of packages for installation; and perhaps > different sets for different types of installations - applicance, > minimal install, etc.. >
I'm doubtful that installing some hard-coded package list when none is provided is at all a good idea in terms of evolving the technology, or in using it with multiple different distributions. Defining standard package set names is useful, and providing examples of using them as well, but I would prefer to regard a manifest which didn't specify any packages as incorrect. Dave
