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diff --git a/chapter06/config-glibc.xml b/chapter06/config-glibc.xml index d36ab4af8..0700099d0 100644 --- a/chapter06/config-glibc.xml +++ b/chapter06/config-glibc.xml @@ -43,6 +43,16 @@ or <emphasis>Canada/Eastern</emphasis>. Then create the <para><screen><userinput>cp --remove-destination /usr/share/zoneinfo/Canada/Eastern /etc/localtime </userinput></screen></para> +<para>The meaning of the option:</para> + +<itemizedlist> +<listitem><para><userinput>--remove-destination</userinput>: This is needed to +force removal of the already existing symbolic link. The reason why we copy +instead of symlink is to cover the situation where <filename>/usr</filename> is +on a separate partition. This could matter, for example, when booted into single +user mode.</para></listitem> +</itemizedlist> + <para>Of course, instead of <emphasis>Canada/Eastern</emphasis>, fill in the name of the time zone that the <userinput>tzselect</userinput> script gave you.</para> |