[Mimedefang] Ram based directory on FreeBSD 5.2x

[J.D. Bronson]

At 07:07 PM 3/10/2004, you wrote:
> >>      -p permissions
> > <---SNIP--->
> >>      -w user:group
> > <---SNIP--->
> >> These can be specified along with the rest of the mount options.  You
> >> have to do it this way, since memory disks evaporate during shutdown,
> >> there isn't anywhere else to record ownership and permissions. (*)
> >
> > However, if you read the full man page you'll discover that under 5.x you
> > can't put these options in 5.x.  I know, I tried.  For legacy support
> > (hah)
> > 5.x doesn't support these.
> >
> > I suspect the only answer is to raise a PR, but given the claim of legacy
> > support I don't hold out much hope :(
>
>You're right, when called as 'mount_mfs' it refuses to recognize -w
>or -p.  Until somebody does something to replace it, mount_mfs needs
>to stay functional.  If you file a PR, I'll fix it.  How's that for
>support?
>
>
>         -- Wes (aka wes at freebsd.org)


I personally filed this 'PR' today (03-10-2004).

Thanks.

  -JDB