On Sun, 2013-04-21 at 17:39 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > MJang wrote: > > On Sun, 2013-04-21 at 07:46 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > >> Mike C. wrote: > >>>> I need complete documentation on LILO with emphasis on > >>>> lilo.conf . > >>>> Assume I'm stranded on a desert isle (SW Missouri is a fair > >>>> approximation) with a computer and a set of install disks. > >>>> What *ONE* document will answer ALL my LILO questions. > >>>> Hint: man pages and mini-HOTO's don't hack it. They presume > >>>> and summarize too much. > >>>> > >>>> -- I can't imagine a more "complete documentation on Lilo" than the Lilo > >>> User's Guide. > >>> > >>> http://ftp.utcluj.ro/pub/docs/ldp/bible-src/lilo/user/user.html > > > > While complete, it dates back to sometime in the last century. > > SO? ???? ?????????????????? > I date to *early* in said century ;/
I'm sure you've updated your skills since that time. I think it is reasonable to expect the same of our software. > I've learned to value "completeness" over "currentcy". While a good philosophy in most things, I've found that currency has more value in software. Living in a world of TL:DR has, unfortunately, devalued completeness. > > I realize > > that the HOWTO was updated (slightly, I think) back in 2010, but IIRC, > > LILO still uses clear text passwords.... > > PASSWORDS would be least of my problems. > Are not Aesop's(sp?) Fables yet valuable? It is difficult to remain current in today's industry without caring about security, as Aesop's "wolf in sheep's clothing" would know. Thanks, Mike _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
