On 24-Dec-01, 07:14 (CST), Ben Armstrong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Please CC me on all replies as I am not subscribed to this list. > > In Debian Policy 3.5.6.0 section 10.2.1 it says: > > Packages other than base-passwd must not modify /etc/passwd, > /etc/shadow, /etc/group or /etc/gshadow. > > This is followed by a discussion about how packages can modify these > files using adduser. > > What does "modify" mean in this context. Is it really "provide", > "replace", or "overwrite"? I believe this note should be clearer.
The intent is that other packages not modify those files _except_ through the approved interface of add-user. No sed, awk, perl, etc. The current wording could be clarified. Steve
