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New Linux Configuration Tool

Posted by timothy on from the usable dept.

paul.dunne writes "Looks like we are finally well on the way to getting a replacement for the old Linux configuration tools. Details in a thread on the linux-kernel mailing list. Basically, Linus likes it; it's written in C, so there are no "language issues"; and feedback on the mailing list so far seems positive and constructive."

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  1. Re:Who cares? by tubabeat · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Hmmm, but isn't this new tool a backend which permits new interfaces to kernel configuration to be built which interact with it?

    Surely then, it is a logical step for someone (with __lots__ of time) to build a frontend which scans the machine's hardware and automatically makes the right choices? Perhaps even preventing configurations which would prevent the kernel from booting?

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