> I don't think SMF does any rechecking with file dependencies. See > http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=5106165 >
While I disagree with the conclusion, you are right. svc.startd doesn't actively watch files and determine dependency resolution on file state change. But when dependencies are rechecked (via svcadm refresh for example) the presence or lack of existence of files is checked. Doesn't make them useless, just not as actively interesting as other services. Bob