Mike Frysinger schrieb: >>>>> until we have replacement for all of its tools, it's always going to be >>>>> there. >>>> >>>> After net-tools is no longer needed for basic setups (which I understand >>>> will be still the case after the proposed changes), why should it remain >>>> in the system set? >>> >>> you snipped the following sentence where i explained why net-tools can't >>> be removed. iproute2 replaces *most* of net-tools, not *all*. >> >> And do we need *all* of net-tools for basic setups? You said that >> currently openrc uses the host and domain name tools, but iirc sysctl >> can set hostname/domainname too (note that I do not to say that using >> sysctl is preferable). > > yes, host/domain names can be set through sysctl, but as you say, that isn't > exactly preferable, and brings its own set of troubles. > -mike
Ok, and do you see any other parts of net-tools that are needed for basic setups? Best regards, Chí-Thanh Christopher Nguyễn
