The debian bug I just linked has pointers to discussion as to why the init scripts got removed. I think the reasons for doing so are still very good and the problems would outweigh the benefits. For those users who really need to start a server (and have a clear understanding of the security risk involved), there is a example init-script in the docs. I'm inclined to set this report to "Won't Fix".
** Bug watch added: Debian Bug tracker #495286 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=495286 ** Also affects: festival (Debian) via http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=495286 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/692996 Title: No /etc/init.d script -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
