Re: Re: Activity and bugs.

On Montag, 19. Mai 2003 07:49, Morten Werner Olsen wrote:
> On Sun, May 18, 2003 at 09:28:52AM +0200, Georg Baum wrote:
> >
> > The default values come from the defaults section of lts.conf, so it does
> > not make sense to add a host with only the default values. IMHO we have
> > two options:
> > 1. Allow it, and don't care about the redundant settings in lts.conf
> > 2. Don't allow it and inform the user why.
> >
> > I personally would prefer the second option.
>
> I disagree with you and prefer the first option. This because I think
> it will be more clear to have all the hosts on the webpage... but we
> don't have to add values in the lts.conf-file, just the host-entry,
> e.g.:
>
>   [ws001]
>   [ws002]
>   [ws003]
>
> Or what do you think?

Well, I don't see a reason why a user shouldn't be able to do nonsensical 
non-harmful things. First, it looks better to have all hosts, second it's 
harder to write a message display code instead of simply ignoring the error. 
Of course, both could be combined: Allow "standard" entries and tell the user 
that it doesn't make much sense. Those who continue adding "standard" entries 
won't be bothered and those who don't won't be bothered anyway.

Greets,
  Christian