Re: rdist.c patch

2016-03-06 Thread Michael Kennett
I use rdist (triggered from /etc/daily), but the standard build does have limitations and can dump core in some circumstances (refer http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-tech&m=141551244520320&w=2). My use of it is to maintain a shadow boot partition, and to copy selected files onto a separate server. Whil

Re: rwho on OpenBSD 5.6

2014-11-09 Thread Michael Kennett
Agreed that 100% is the goal - and I'm prepared to try and help achieve this. I already think what is done is pretty damn good - it far exceeds *my* expectations. You've obviously never flown in Australia. 100% of flights *do not* leave on time. There are errors and glitches - but fortunately noth

Re: rwho on OpenBSD 5.6

2014-11-09 Thread Michael Kennett
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 7:36 AM, Theo de Raadt wrote: > > Question for the community: Do you want the upgrade instructions to > be 100% useful, or 100% complete? > Neither; 100% is unrealistic. Getting '90%' on either measure exceeds my expectations. The only expectation that I have is that any

Rdistd can dump core with cmdspecial

2014-11-07 Thread Michael Kennett
Problem - rdistd can dump core when a distfile contains cmdspecial. For example: # mkdir /tmp/rdist.demo && cd /tmp/rdist.demo # cat /root/Distfile.demo /usr/bin -> localhost install /tmp/rdist.demo/files ; cmdspecial "echo The files were: ${FILES:-*-empty-*} > DONE" ; # rdist -f