Andrei Popescu wrote: > On Wed,16.Sep.09, 13:24:12, Robert P. J. Day wrote: >> >> if i read this correctly, you're suggesting that if the "server" >> packages already have entries (100-999) in the passwd/group/shadow >> files (carried over from the old system), they'll keep the same UID? >> yes, that would be convenient if it's true. > > Yes, groups created by a package are not removed, not even on purge (I > still have the 'Debian-exim' user and group, though I purged it and > replaced it with postfix). If that same package is reinstalled it will > reuse the user:group, this is why it should work. >
I think it depends on the packager decision and effort - some packages remove the user some not. but thanks I didn't know that I can use parts of older system and reinstall new one - if this is what is described here and I'm understanding it correct. regards -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org