On May 30, 11:17pm in "Re: /var/mail back t", Manoj Srivastava wrote: > Also, does anyone have an idea of what UNIX98 says about this? > I would rather have the FHS be UNIX98 compliant than not. Cross > platform compatibility is a *good* thing. > FHS is compliant with this respect in that the Single UNIX Specification being a source spec does not define the file tree layout for other than a few key files and directories. It mainly concentrates on programming APIs - with UNIX 98 adding internet protocols & services and Java.
The defined Directory Structure and Devices are described online at: http://www.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/7908799/xbd/files.html Personally, I think a symlink would accomplish the job and keep all parties happy. Many of the commercial UNIX vendors now follow the SVR4 layout - some of them using symlinks. Andrew -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
