On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:57:41 +0300, Gleb Kurtsou wrote: > On (07/06/2012 11:56), Andriy Gapon wrote: >> A user doesn't have to select the option unless he needs to. A "simple >> user" can just reboot without selecting the option to get back his X. A >> user doesn't have to learn anything about the code, just about kenv and >> "magic" inhibit_gui variable. > > What do you think about adding generic support for overriding *_enable > options in rc.conf? > > I'd like to be able to disable services at boot prompt, e.g. # set > rc.slim_enable="no" -- overrides slim_enable="yes" in rc.conf > > Similarly rc.pf_enable="no" > > Then introduce x_enable knob (=yes by default) to disable login > managers. User will be able to override this setting with # service xdm > forcestart >
That's trivial to implement: http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-current/2007-November/079241.html Still applies with minor reject that can be ignored or easily resolved. It also brings support for overriding path to rc.conf, allowing multiple boot configurations. _______________________________________________ freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-hackers To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-hackers-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
