[CFT] Need Testers for: sysutils/bsdconfig

Ron McDowell rcm at fuzzwad.org
Fri Jun 22 03:50:51 UTC 2012


On 6/21/12 5:32 PM, Devin Teske wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> I've published a new port (sysutils/bsdconfig) so that we can get some testing on the replacement for sysinstall's [post-installation] "Configure" menu.
>
> We're on a tight schedule, so if you have the time and/or energy your timely efforts will be GREATLY appreciated in helping to get this software tested prior to the 9.1-R code freeze.
>
> Please welcome "bsdconfig" (port pkg-descr below):
>
> bsdconfig is a robust utility for configuring/managing various aspects of the
> FreeBSD Operating System. Feature-highlights include (but are not limited to):
>    - Modular, stable, efficient and i18n-compatible.
>    - Easily maintained/extendable sh(1) source/syntax.
>    - Works with both dialog(1) in base and Xdialog(1) from ports (x11/xdialog).
>    - rc.conf(5) configuration/management based on sysutils/sysrc
>    - Timezone configuration based on sysutils/tzdialog
>    - Networking management based on sysutils/host-setup
>
> WWW: http://druidbsd.sourceforge.net/
>
> Again, thank you very much for testing this new software.
> P.S. Due to the large codebase comprising bsdconfig, ample precautions should be taken. I've not noticed any negative behavior in months of usage, but just be warned.
>
> P.P.S. I don't think on subscribed to -stable@, so include me in your replies.
I'm one of the coauthors of this code, and I am here on -stable.  As 
stated, this port will only run on 9.0-RELEASE and later.

Please give it a try!  Thanks!

-- 
Ron McDowell
San Antonio TX



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