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Hi, Have an xml file that I would like to modify during a package install with configuration details that would be gleaned from a user during the installation process. Can ...
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  1. 03-30-2008 #1
    davidsc
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    DEbian package installation

    Hi,

    Have an xml file that I would like to modify during a package install with configuration details that would be gleaned from a user during the installation process. Can this kind of thing be done during the installation of a debian package?

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  2. 03-31-2008 #2
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    I think so, read up on debconf.
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  3. 04-03-2008 #3
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    debconf has limitations

    From the doco for debconf => 'Note that the config script is run before the package is unpacked. It should only use commands that are in essential packages. Also, it shouldn't actually edit files on the system, or affect it in any other way.'

    Sounds to me therefore that I cannot use it to edit a configuration file during the package install process.


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