On 12/22/2017 01:26 PM, Johannes Meixner wrote:
Those messages usually show up as warning because it might not always be known from the programmer's point of view whether the reported issues might be a problem or not.
Of course, but see https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/564#issuecomment-86418677
Warning basically says "I think this particular issue could cause an issue on your system but that's not 100% sure so I'll just inform you but let you continue anyway".
Of course, but see https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/564#issuecomment-86458179
This isn't about shifting responsibility, this is simply a result of the fact that most software simply cannot cover all potential configurations and use cases that exist out there. I don't understand why some people have to question fundamental design principles of software just because one piece of software doesn't cover their particular use case. "I personally found warning messages to be pointless for my use cases, so they must be useless for everyone and every piece of software on the planet." No one is hurt by a warning, but in some cases it gives you a hint what to look for if you run into weird issues. You always have to keep in mind that there are millions of different use cases and configurations out there, including those people who use different init systems like OpenRC, different kernels like BSD and what not. There are simply way too many moving parts and variables to be able to write software which works 100% correct all the time. Adrian -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org