[PLUG] LILO tutorial

[MJang]

On Sun, 2013-04-21 at 17:39 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> MJang wrote:
> > On Sun, 2013-04-21 at 07:46 -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> >> Mike C. wrote:
> >>>> I need complete documentation on LILO with emphasis on
> >>>> lilo.conf .
> >>>> Assume I'm stranded on a desert isle (SW Missouri is a fair
> >>>> approximation) with a computer and a set of install disks.
> >>>> What *ONE* document will answer ALL my LILO questions.
> >>>> Hint: man pages and mini-HOTO's don't hack it. They presume
> >>>> and summarize too much.
> >>>>
> >>>> -- I can't imagine a more "complete documentation on Lilo" than the Lilo
> >>> User's Guide.
> >>>
> >>> http://ftp.utcluj.ro/pub/docs/ldp/bible-src/lilo/user/user.html
> >
> > While complete, it dates back to sometime in the last century.
> 
> SO? ????   ??????????????????
> I date to *early* in said century ;/

I'm sure you've updated your skills since that time. I think it is
reasonable to expect the same of our software.

> I've learned to value "completeness" over "currentcy".

While a good philosophy in most things, I've found that currency has
more value in software. Living in a world of TL:DR has, unfortunately,
devalued completeness.

> > I realize
> > that the HOWTO was updated (slightly, I think) back in 2010, but IIRC,
> > LILO still uses clear text passwords....
> 
> PASSWORDS would be least of my problems.
> Are not Aesop's(sp?) Fables yet valuable?

It is difficult to remain current in today's industry without caring
about security, as Aesop's "wolf in sheep's clothing" would know.

Thanks,
Mike