On Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:58:01 -0800, Toshio wrote: > >> https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging:UnownedDirectories > >> needs an update (it's read-only). > >> > >> The section about "Inaccessible Directories" applies only to RPM < 4.4.2.3 > >> according to information on fedora-devel-list, and that means Fedora < 9 > >> if the information is correct. At least since Fedora 10, RPM sets a sane > >> default umask, so unowned directories are created with mode 0755. > > > > So, what is the proper procedure for getting somebody to update > > this protected page in the Wiki? :-/ > > > Since this is a clarification because of technical changes, I can just > change it. But I'm a bit short on time so I'm not able to do the > research to make sure what I write is accurate. > > Could you send the text as you would want to see it updated and I'll > apply it? These are the things I'd want: > > * We probably shouldn't take this out altogether for a long time because > the Guidelines are used by EPEL as well. > * Should mention the version fixed in so status can be updated as needed. > * Should mention the version of Fedora where the recent enough rpm first > appeared in the General Availability release so we can eventually say > "Not a problem in Fedora" Instead of | Inaccessible Directories | | A restrictive superuser umask during package installation can | create inaccessible directories. it should say: | Inaccessible Directories | | A restrictive superuser umask during package installation can | create inaccessible directories on target platforms using the | RPM Package Manager older than 4.4.2.3. Fedora 9 and RHEL 5.3 | are the first to use RPM 4.4.2.3, which sets umask 0022 always. -- Fedora-packaging mailing list Fedora-packaging@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-packaging
