Changing UNIX (Was: (unknown))

[JB]

Mikkel <mikkel <at> infinity-ltd.com> writes:

> ...

Thanks for your comments.

I forgot to mention one more problem:
4. The /dev/<name> assigned to Linux partition/*BSD slices have a "floating"
   nature as they are *appended* to Linux partitions.
   As a result they will be changed back and forth according to the latest
   changes affecting the tail of Linux partitions layout, effective with each
   system reboot.
   This also blows up the fstab-based auto mounts of *BSD slices/Linux
   partitions.
   Is that not dangerous ?

Yes, the power of super-user should be clear to any body who has the password.
The "let-them-shoot-themselves-in-the-foot" or "no hand-holding" philosophy
has justification where work of senses and professional skills should be in
the forefront.

Here, I agree with you fully.

But there are others who think the system (sometimes very high-end, expensive, 
and important) would be better off if dangerous actions were verified 
(e.g. cross-checked) and at least warned of, if not prohibited, because 
mistakes could be too costly to all involved.

I think making fdisk and cfdisk list these *BSD slices/Linux partitions would
be the minimum requirement; this would remove the accusation about them being
hidden from view.
Then, if we want to be purists and libertarians, let the users be responsible
for their own actions.

JB