All configuration files


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  _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f uses, manages,  probes and generates various files.  The
  current list shows the filenames, the path to the files, and a set of
  flags.  The following values are possible:


     ((AA bbllaannkk))
        This file is only read by _l_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f, which means one of two
        things. Either it is a reference file used by _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f or
        _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f does not know yet how to manage this file, but may use
        its contents.


     EE  This file is erased at boot time by linuxconf.


     GG  This file is generated by _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f. It never reads it again.
        _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f uses other files (probably /etc/conf.linuxconf) to
        store the configuration related to this service.  For example,
        the file /etc/sendmail.cf is used this way.


     MM  The file is fully managed by _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f.  _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f knows how to
        parse it and write it back properly. This also means that you
        are allowed to edit the file by hand (using a text editor)
        without breaking _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f's ability to manage the file.


     OO  This file is optional on a _L_i_n_u_x system; its existence is not
        crucial. However, erasing it is not a good idea.


     PP  _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f knows little about this file, but does probe for its
        presence and modification time. Based on these facts, _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f
        will decide if a service is needed or if a daemon must be
        restarted or signaled.



     VV  _L_i_n_u_x_c_o_n_f uses special virtual files. They generally represent
        limited views of some real config file. These files are used
        especially to achieve fine-grain-system-profile- versioning and
        cluster management.


     **  This flag indicates that the path to the configuration file has
        been changed from the original/official value known by
        Linuxconf.