Re: lsb

Hello,

Rafael =C1vila de Esp=EDndola wrote:

>We think that a small addition must be made to make it possible: a "Conf=
lict:"=20
>entry.
> =20
>
Sounds sensible. This way one could make sure that conflicting processes=20
are not started.

>In some cases (the "reboot" service for example) it is necessary that a=20
>service be run only if some other service is not running. Declaring a=20
>conflict solves the problem.
> =20
>
Well, it principle it already works: You require that 'A' depends on=20
[re]'boot' then
A is stopped before boot.

>1) When looking for the dependency of a service should we=20
>look for it in all files in /etc/init.d or only in those file that have =
a=20
>Default-start with the present runlevel?
> =20
>
Well, if you use rc.d/* then you should look there and not automatically=20
enable other services. No services should automatically enabled.

>2) Is it true that a service is started or stop at most once per runleve=
l?
> =20
>
Well, normally yes, but a user may start it more than once.

Tobias