rc.local equivalent

[Doug Barton]

Mark Linimon wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 01:47:53PM -0700, Doug Barton wrote:
>> There is a big difference between the current status, "rc.local is
>> still supported, however you will probably get better results using
>> local rc.d scripts;" and "This is going away, so stop using it."
> 
> The text from rc(8):
> 
>   The rc.local script contains commands which are pertinent only to a
>   specific site.  Typically, the /usr/local/etc/rc.d/ mechanism is used
>   instead of rc.local these days but if you want to use rc.local, it is
>   still supported.
> 
> I had earlier read that as "don't use this".  I would prefer we change
> it to your text, which is clearer.

I had sort of thought adding this to my TODO list was a good idea, but
now I will definitely do so.

Thanks,

Doug

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