Aaron Bannert wrote:
> 
> > For those that may not understand the exact question, it is
> > this (restated):
> > 
> > "Should we modify httpd-std.conf to stop referring to logs/,
> > conf/ and substitute the $localstatedir and $sysconfdir values?"  
> > 
> > I'll let the group decide.  -- justin
> 
> I think for now the obvious answer is "Yes, we should". There are other
> places where we make bad assumptions about apache paths that could use
> some help as well (most notably apachectl and apxs). Should we hold up
> a release because of it (beta or otherwise)? IMHO, No.
> 

Putting absolute paths in the config file is a Bad Idea. Using
relatives, the entire Apache install location can be self-contained
and easily moved by changing one line.

The real problems, as you say, are apachectl and apxs, but they are not
worth, IMO, such drastic changes. I'd be much more up for some sort
of "data" file installed in conf that these guys can read and use to
determine such things as pathnames. 

As far as holding up a release: Not worth it. :)

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