On Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:10:22 +0100, Alexander Hall wrote: >...and in rc.conf(8): > >"It is advisable to leave the /etc/rc.conf file untouched, and instead > create and edit a new /etc/rc.conf.local file. Variables set in this > file will override variables previously set in /etc/rc.conf." >
There is an ambiguity in that par that would not necessarily confuse those with a strong background in English grammar. I'd s/this/that/ which would be absolutely unambiguous. You have to consider the context: the quoted par is in rc.conf's man page. Careful readers would see that the action overrides .... rc.conf. Not all readers with ESL can see the nice distinction. Rod (perpetual pedant and clarity lover)/ -- *** NOTE *** Please DO NOT CC me. I <am> subscribed to the list. Mail to the sender address that does not originate at the list server is tarpitted. The reply-to: address is provided for those who feel compelled to reply off list. Thankyou. Rod/ --- This life is not the real thing. It is not even in Beta. If it was, then OpenBSD would already have a man page for it.
