mikshaw
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Posted: May 22 2005,01:38 |
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Actually the string chopping question was unrelated. This particular project began after i spoke with you on irc. I had seen the chopping in a couple of your scripts and couldn't quite figure it out. It was utilized here just because it seemed to work, but was later dropped since chopping was unnecessary.
Thank you very much for your teachings.
Yes, I am enjoying this. The exploration and learning is my primary reason for using DSL...even if it's learning what not to do.
Edit: I was pondering what you meant by persitent configs....
i think i understand now. If a user has made changes to the configuration of a myDSL application, he's not going to appreciate that configuration being overwritten by the default supplied with the application. The only way to make sure this doesn't happen (without editing all your mydsl apps) is to load the applications before backup is restored, and therefore before bootlocal is run. It never occured to me because i tend to use only a few extensions on a regualr basis, and those don't have included configs. I also don't usually use backup/restore. One of my setups is customized, but that is through the use of a persistent home and opt...all desired applications are already a part of the system. The others are plain vanilla DSL with the only difference being the myDSL applications that are loaded with each one....so although this mydsldir system may not be suitable for some or most users, it works fine for me.
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