Does Puppet have any plans to make resource types for special files, such as FIFO pipes and sockets? Seems like a cleaner alternative to using an exec (e.g., running ''file'' on the resource), and acting appropriately based on the returned result (e.g., running mknod). --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
On Feb 27, 2009, at 1:40 PM, Ryan Steele wrote:> > Does Puppet have any plans to make resource types for special files, > such as FIFO pipes and sockets? Seems like a cleaner alternative to > using an exec (e.g., running ''file'' on the resource), and acting > appropriately based on the returned result (e.g., running mknod).You might be the first person to have ever asked about it. It wouldn''t be hard to add to the existing system, but as indicated it''s not exactly a common request. -- The hypothalamus is one of the most important parts of the brain, involved in many kinds of motivation, among other functions. The hypothalamus controls the "Four F''s": 1. fighting; 2. fleeing; 3. feeding; and 4. mating. -- Psychology professor in neuropsychology intro course --------------------------------------------------------------------- Luke Kanies | http://reductivelabs.com | http://madstop.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
On Feb 27, 5:56 pm, Luke Kanies <l...@madstop.com> wrote:> On Feb 27, 2009, at 1:40 PM, Ryan Steele wrote: > > > > > Does Puppet have any plans to make resource types for special files, > > such as FIFO pipes and sockets? Seems like a cleaner alternative to > > using an exec (e.g., running ''file'' on the resource), and acting > > appropriately based on the returned result (e.g., running mknod). > > You might be the first person to have ever asked about it. > > It wouldn''t be hard to add to the existing system, but as indicated > it''s not exactly a common request.I''m not sure I gleaned a yea or nay from that - mind clarifying? :-) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
On Mar 3, 2009, at 8:05 AM, Ryan Steele wrote:> > On Feb 27, 5:56 pm, Luke Kanies <l...@madstop.com> wrote: >> On Feb 27, 2009, at 1:40 PM, Ryan Steele wrote: >> >> >> >>> Does Puppet have any plans to make resource types for special files, >>> such as FIFO pipes and sockets? Seems like a cleaner alternative to >>> using an exec (e.g., running ''file'' on the resource), and acting >>> appropriately based on the returned result (e.g., running mknod). >> >> You might be the first person to have ever asked about it. >> >> It wouldn''t be hard to add to the existing system, but as indicated >> it''s not exactly a common request. > > I''m not sure I gleaned a yea or nay from that - mind clarifying? :-)Yes I''m amenable to it being added but it''s pretty low on the priority list for the general community, so you get both. :) -- The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you''re still a rat. -- Lily Tomlin --------------------------------------------------------------------- Luke Kanies | http://reductivelabs.com | http://madstop.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
On Mar 3, 12:11 pm, Luke Kanies <l...@madstop.com> wrote:> Yes I''m amenable to it being added but it''s pretty low on the priority > list for the general community, so you get both. :)Works for me :) Thanks for being open minded about it, and keep up the good work. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Puppet Users" group. To post to this group, send email to puppet-users@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to puppet-users+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-users?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---