Q about: OpenBSD policy is to never update files under /etc automatically

[Cem Kayali]

Hello!
According to OpenBSD porting policy, it is "OpenBSD policy is to never 
update files under /etc automatically. Ports that need some specific 
boot setup should advise the administrator about what to do instead of 
blindly installing files."


Well, i have noticed that 'privoxy' and 'tor' install their 
configuration files into /etc automatically. _Forgive me, if i 
misunderstand_, but does not this policy cover 'it does not create 
folders under /etc automatically'? Is it just simple 'it does not touch 
ANY FILE under /etc though be aware it populates /etc with new folders'?

I was expecting something similar to that: "config files are at ie; 
/usr/local/somewhere/etc/privoxy" and we advise you to copy them to 
/etc/privoxy, and add these lines to rc.local"...

For example, installing  mysql through ports cleanly advises 
administrator to add configuraion files.


Regards,
Cem