[cs615asa] HW2

[John Scire]

Ok thank you! Yes this answers all my questions.

Thanks again,
John Scire

On 2/16/2014 9:52 PM, Jan Schaumann wrote:
> jscire <jscire at stevens.edu> wrote:
>
>> Question: I was wondering if we should use the %config and %doc macros
>> for the %files section?
> That is up to you.
>
> You want to make sure you understand what side-effects the different
> directives have, and where you install them.
>
> For example, it is good practice for a package to not delete a
> configuration file if that file has been modified since the package was
> installed.  On the other hand, if that file was not modified, then it
> can (and should) be removed.
>
> The directories your package creates should be removed when the package
> is uninstalled, unless other files have been created in the directory.
>
> For the most part, your package should not violate what is known as the
> Principle of Least Astonishment.  That is, when a system administrator
> installs the package, uses the software, and uninstalls it again, it
> should behave as one would reasonably expect.
>
> I hope this helps you find the answers to your questions.
>
> -Jan
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