would it be possible to choose username of exim via debconf?

[Marc Haber]

On Fri, Oct 01, 2004 at 11:44:15AM -0400, Walter Tautz wrote:
> What files should I edit to simply pick a different name ( I plan to use
> a large epoch to create my own version of the packages).

Just for another account name? Isn't that overkill?

> I notice
> there are the following files:
> EDITME.exim4-light.diff
> exim-gencert
> exim4-base.NEWS
> exim4-base.cron.daily
> exim4-base.logrotate
> exim4-base.postinst
> exim4-config.postinst
> exim4-config.postrm
> 
> Most seem obvious but EDITME stuff?

The EDITME.exim4 files are used to create the Makefiles during the
build process. Important.

> I suspect I can edit it too and replace Debian-exim with whatever I want?

Probably. If it breaks, you can keep all pieces.

I have heard reports of people copying the Debian-exim line in
/etc/passwd to create a second name for the same UID, putting it
before Debian-exim to fool ls and ps. Again, if it breaks, you know ...

Greetings
Marc

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