On Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:31:09 -0700 (PDT), in message alpine.LNX.2.11.1506131129420.22964@localhost, Rich Shepard wrote:
> Setting up a netbook and accidently removed /etc/ rather than a > local etc/. Is there any way to restore that directory, e.g., from > the Slackware distribution DVD, without re-installing and > re-configuring the whole thing? > > Rich Ouch! You don't have a backup? I don't know of any other way to restore just your /etc directory hierarchy. Each package contains its own entry or entries into /etc. So if you lose /etc, then you'll need to re-install each of those packages. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. --Dale -- "Wanted: Young, skinny, wirey fellows not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages $25 per week." -- Pony Express advertisement, 1860
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