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diff --git a/sysutils/personality/pkg-descr b/sysutils/personality/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..ec52a04bd2d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/sysutils/personality/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +This script provides functionality for manipulating collections of +configuration files which can be organised so as to alter the +personality of a system. + +Initially, the "base" personality is established. This personality +contains the "reference" copies of configuration files, and is used +when creating new personalities. The files which are currently +considered part of the system's personality are those contained in +the base personality. + +A new personality is established by making a copy of the base +personality under a new name. Each personality maintains a separate +copy of all configuration files under /etc/personality. + +To install a new personality, the files currently in place are +saved back to the current personality as indicated in +/etc/personality/current, and the files for the new personality +copied into place. The 'select' and 'menu' commands which perform +these installations are implemented in such a fashion as to only +require the tools available on the root filesystem, so that they +may be invoked at the earliest stage during system startup. |