[Dbconfig-common-devel] dbconfig and default values

[Radu Spineanu]

sean finney wrote:
> okay, this works for now, anyway.  looking back through my notes i don't
> think i ever fully implemented the "default for unset" values in a
> usable way.  i still think that having such a feature is the way
> to go and will probably do something to this extent at some point.
> 
> keep in mind that i don't make any guarantees on a stable namespace
> for debconf questions, and i have in the past moved them around a bit.
> i will promise, however, that i will provide a solution for your problem
> before doing so again :)
> 
> also, in the not-too-distant-future i'll be adding multi-instance support
> to dbconfig-common, and this will probably not work with that, as each
> instance will have its subtree of the same templates.  you're likely
> to have a real solution for your problem long before this is done though :)
> 
A permanent solution is welcomed :)
However it would be great if you could let me know before that, so i can
update the package.

Radu