Re: system/2084: sendmail_flags in /etc/rc.conf

[Miod Vallat <miod_(_at_)_online_(_dot_)_fr>]

The following reply was made to PR system/2084; it has been noted by GNATS.

From: Miod Vallat <miod_(_at_)_online_(_dot_)_fr>
To: louis_(_at_)_bertrandtech_(_dot_)_on_(_dot_)_ca
Cc: gnats_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org
Subject: Re: system/2084: sendmail_flags in /etc/rc.conf
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2001 01:42:58 +0000

 > 	It's a matter of opinion, but the sendmail_flags in /etc/rc.conf
 > should not include -bd to start the daemon in the default install.
 > This is a change from previous releases and may cause problems for
 > inexperienced users. It may also trip up experienced users who, like
 > me, will be surprised when running ps ax.
 Since the recent sendmail upgrade, -bd is necessary.
 Refer to Todd's message to tech@ or the upgrade-minifaq for details.
 
 Miod