System Configuration [Was: Changing IP Addresses]

[Monty J. Harder]

"Tony Hammitt" <thammitt at kc.rr.com> wrote:

> OK, so what it comes down to is that we need to start using
> something like XML with validators for all of the system and
> application configuration files.  We need a universal standard

> That's what I'd do about the problem.  Heck, that's what I DID
> about the problem for my code.  I have a configuration file
> library I use for several projects.  It's LGPL if anyone is
> interested, I still have to write the validator and some other
> features, but it won't be hard.  Let me know...

  I'm sure interested in it.  In fact, I think that a unified configuration
system is essential for the future of Linux.