Re: [gentoo-dev] openrc 0.12 - netifrc/newnet mix-up

["Rick \"Zero_Chaos\" Farina" <zerochaos@gentoo.org>]

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On 12/02/2013 03:28 PM, William Hubbs wrote:
> On Sun, Dec 01, 2013 at 11:20:15AM +0100, Alessandro DE LAURENZIS wrote:
> 
> *snip*
> 
>> The other two cases need a clarification:
>> 3) -netifrc -newnet: no network stack?!?
> 
> That's correct, you do not need one if you are using something like
> networkmanager or dhcpcd in master mode.
> 
>> 4) netifrc newnet: ???
> 
> Both would be installed, but you still have to configure the one you
> want to use.
> 
> Also, the other message in this thread is correct; the netifrc use flag
> is temporary.
> 
> I originally planned to release openrc-0.12.x along with a newsitem that
> instructed you to emerge the netifrc package if you want the legacy
> network stack, but some users/devs felt that Ishould go further to make
> sure netifrc remains installed on their systems.
> 
As one of those devs, I feel now may be a good time to ask.... What are
we doing about this?  In my opinion, anyone removing net support from
the stage3's should be killed with fire.  That said, I don't care if
it's netifrc or whatever as long as it is properly documented and
actually usable.

Thoughts on how we move forward?

Thanks,
Zero
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