conf/60792: rc.conf fails to flag unknown values as error

[Bill Fumerola]

On Thu, Jan 01, 2004 at 11:50:23AM -0800, fbsd_user wrote:
>  Hello that's just what I am complaining about.
>  
>  That should generate warning error.

ports, for example, introduce new rc.conf variables. the list of "valid"
variables changes often. local installations are free to create
site-specific variables as well. creating a system that does what you
propose is difficult to manage at best and of questionable value.

>  Are you the correct person who should be reviewing the problem
>  reports

you're welcome to find other committers who dig and support your fine
ideas and have them re-open your PRs.

>  You sound like you do not know what you are talking about.

always possible, i suppose.

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