On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 2:05 PM, Always Learning centos@u62.u22.net wrote:
Nothing is easier and simpler than
[any-section] parameter1=value1 parameter2=value2
On Sat, 2014-03-22 at 18:24 +1300, Cliff Pratt wrote:
That text format is simple. Too simple. If you have multiple similar sub-sections you have to use some ad-hoc construction. For example if you require sub entries with eg a default sub-section and a per-user sub-section then the simple example doesn't work, or at least it is rendered a lot less readable. It doesn't nest.
Whoops your M$ heritage is showing.
On Linux "per-user" values are usually stored in individual configuration files located in their users' ~ (/home/) directories - not in a single, fragile and all-embracing nightmare called The Windoze Registry.
Linux is much more logical and user-friendly. Hence the existence of simple configuration files capable of containing copious configuration hints and explanations - something omitted from the XML monstrosity.
:-)
Centos is like a hot sunny day - a true joy to experience.