Is it ok to handle .pacnew files with a script, I feel like its not.

Oblivion7 · 2015-09-09 21:01:16

Ok so i was wondering if i could use a script to handle .pacnew files I feel like thats a no but im unsure also if automation is a horrible choice whats the next best method and program to use.
script:

for PACNEW_FILE in `find /etc/ -name "*.pacnew"`; do
    BASE_FILE=`echo $PACNEW_FILE | sed '/\.pacnew//'`;
    meld $PACNEW_FILE $BASE_FILE;
    echo -n "Remove the file $PACNEW_FILE ? [y|n] ";
    read -n 1 CHOICE
    if [ "$CHOICE" = "y" ]; then
        rm $PACNEW_FILE;
    fi
done;

Last edited by Oblivion7 (2015-09-09 21:01:58)

WorMzy · 2015-09-09 21:05:55

Sure, this is what pacdiff does.

Not a SysAdmin issue moving to NC.

creatid · 2015-09-09 21:07:55

Why not use pacmatic? Looks like that will do what you intend with your script.

Oblivion7 · 2015-09-09 21:23:38

When I execute pacdiff this is the output.

Cannot find the vim -d binary required for viewing differences.

EDIT: WELP I didnt have vim installed *Facepalms*.... (im a dumb-dumb )

Last edited by Oblivion7 (2015-09-09 21:27:03)

WorMzy · 2015-09-09 21:33:21

Check 'pacdiff -h', you can override the diff program and use meld if you prefer.

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#1 2015-09-09 21:01:16

Is it ok to handle .pacnew files with a script, I feel like its not.

#2 2015-09-09 21:05:55

Re: Is it ok to handle .pacnew files with a script, I feel like its not.

#3 2015-09-09 21:07:55

Re: Is it ok to handle .pacnew files with a script, I feel like its not.

#4 2015-09-09 21:23:38

Re: Is it ok to handle .pacnew files with a script, I feel like its not.

#5 2015-09-09 21:33:21

Re: Is it ok to handle .pacnew files with a script, I feel like its not.

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