Xin Li <delp...@delphij.net> wrote on 2023-12-22 at 23:18:23: > Inspired by D42961, I propose that we move forward with disabling the > compression by default in newsyslog, as implemented in > https://reviews.freebsd.org/D43169 [...] > Therefore I would propose that we change the default compression setting > to "none" in FreeBSD 15.0. This change reflects our adaptation to the > evolving technological environment and user needs. It also aligns with > the broader initiative to modernize our systems while maintaining > flexibility and efficiency. > > I look forward to your thoughts and feedback on this proposal.
In ElectroBSD I simply removed the J flags in newsyslog.conf in 2021 [0]. I have no strong feelings about it, but it's unclear to me why newsyslog[8] itself needs to be changed. Fabian [0] <https://www.fabiankeil.de/sourcecode/electrobsd/ElectroBSD-20220822-d9391cfeef5b/0226-newsyslog.conf-Do-not-give-world-read-permissions-and.diff>
