[Sunday 10 April 2005 09:10] Bartosz Fenski aka fEnIo
(Re: Bug#303954: fuse-utils: Removing the package deletes whatever group
 was assigned to be able to use fusermount?):

> > The problem is, when I purged the package today, I noticed it just
> > removed the "adm" group too, considering it a part, I assume, of
> > it's configuration that was to be purged. It makes sense when a new
> > group was created for the purpose, but in this case -- and in any
> > similar case where someone fills in an already existing group -- I
> > don't think it should've done that without even asking.

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> Well the fact is that if you had debconf configured to show low
> priority questions then you would see question regarding group
> deletion.

*sigh* Why can't I think of such a very logical explanation myself...

> I could raise its priority to be shown even if someone has debconf
> set to show only medium priority questions.
>
> Would it be enough?

I think it would be great. I really don't consider this a low priority 
question. For the aforementioned reason, I mean. If a new group has 
been created, it makes sense. But in this case, I would've appreciated 
the possibility to *not* remove the group.

Thanks for your quick reply,
Tom

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