Re: core install of Solaris 9 (sparc) package list can be trimmed ?

From: Rich Teer (rich.teer_at_rite-group.com)
Date: 09/06/03 

Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 20:27:01 GMT

On Sat, 6 Sep 2003, Dennis Clarke wrote:

> I just installed Solaris 9 4/03 onto a Netra T1 AC 105 and I chose the
> core install cluster. This is a server that will have very specific reasons
> for running and thus I don't need much on it except the OS bare bones. The
> big question is, what is bare bones? The package list for a core install is
> very large still and there are some obvious things that can be pkgrm'd but
> what are the not so obvious packages?

When you pick the Customise" option when installing, the
packages that aren't marked with a [!] can be safely excluded
from the list of stuff to install.

> ps: I'll keep telnet around anyways, just in case I ever want/need it.

SUn have split up R* daemons and R* clients, so it's possible
to install /bin/telnet without installing /usr/sbin/in.telnetd.
Good idea, if you ask me! 

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