Relocated sysconfig Variables

Support knowledgebase (rc-sysconfig-8-0)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version 8.0

Symptom

As described in the Reference manual (Chapter The SuSE Linux Boot Concept) and in "New SuSE Network Configuration and Features" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/mmj_network80.html), almost all rc.config variables have been moved to the /etc/sysconfig hierarchy. However, several variables cannot be found in the mentioned files.

Cause

Unfortunately, it was necessary to take additional variables away from rc.config or to move them to a different file at /etc/sysconfig after the manual went to press.

Solution

If you cannot find a specific variable (e.g., KBD_NUMLOCK), search for the right file with the command 

find /etc/sysconfig -type f | xargs grep KBD_NUMLOCK
If you do not find anything, try with a substring. For example, instead of POSTFIX_NULLCLIENT use only: 
find /etc/sysconfig -type f | xargs grep NULL

See also:
o Errata in the SuSE Linux 8.0 Documentation
o Known Problems and Special Features in SuSE Linux 8.0
o New SuSE Network Configuration and Features
Keywords: SYSCONFIG, RC.CONFIG, ERRATUM, ERRATA, VARIABLES
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