On Sat, Jun 08, 2002 at 02:22:31AM -0500, Jor-el wrote: > I may one day install a new package which makes the assumption that one > of these ids are existing, and then end up with a broken package / system.
Therein lies the reason why they cannot be simply removed. If you happen to install a new base-passwd and have it redo the group file, all the existing software on the machine that uses them may break. This includes non-packaged stuff just like that which is packaged. -- 2. That which causes joy or happiness. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]