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4. Why are there two entries to edit the add-ons?

One menu is called "Override Linuxconf's addons," while the other is called "Create Linuxconf's addons." Both seem to point to the same menu. There is a very small but important difference:

The "Create" menu is used to edit the add-on file in /etc/linuxconf/control. The "Override" menu is used to edit the same file, but the changes are not stored in the file itself, but in the /etc/conf.linuxconf file. So the "Override" menu is used to do local changes. The "Create" menu is used to manipulate the add-on directly.

If you do not intend to distribute any dropins, the difference is moot. Always use the "Create" menu.


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