> > So I'm left in a situation where: > > - Policy forbids me from editing the /etc/flipit.conf if I mark it a > conffile. > - The program won't work if /etc/flipit.conf isn't edited. > - I really do want to make it a conffile, so the user is notified of > future options. > - I really do want to ask the user what serial port to use when the > thing is installed. > > How do I best resolve this paradox? >
best you can do is config it to match as many uses as possible. If you need to specify a serial port, choose ttyS0 (com1). Use a debconf message to inform the user that they need to edit this file. Set the message to a low priority. This is one of the more annoying aspects of packaging. The fine line between features and safety. ----- We have buried the putrid corpse of Liberty. -- Benito Mussolini