If it is avoidable, I wouldn't use symlinks and avoid having to edit the job files directly (more friendly to package management systems, which check the checksum on upgrades).
I think the idea of profiles is very compelling. Something along the lines initctl enable|disable service [profile] If profile is not explicitely mentioned, default is used. A profile is nothing else then a state file (configuration file) which lists all the enabled jobs. There could be a default policy, if jobs are enabled or disabled by default, or make disabled the default, so distros like Debian/Ubuntu, which traditionally enable services after installation, add a "initctl enable service" to it's postinst script. The usage of different profiles would be and advanced feature. If profiles can be selected only as parameter during boot or switched while running could be discussed. Michael -- Why is it that all of the instruments seeking intelligent life in the universe are pointed away from Earth? -- upstart-devel mailing list upstart-devel@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/upstart-devel
