Description of problem: /etc/motd is moved to /etc/motd.rpmsave when installing the setup package from RHEL4 Update 2, even though the motd file replacing it is blank. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): setup-2.5.37-1.3, part of RHEL4 Update 2 How reproducible: Easily Steps to Reproduce: 1. create an /etc/motd file 2. update the setup package Actual results: Installing... 1:setup warning: /etc/motd saved as /etc/motd.rpmsave 17%) ########################################### [100%] Expected results: /etc/motd should be treating as any other system config file and should not be moved during an update. Additional info:
This problem will be resolved in the next release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Red Hat does not currently plan to provide a resolution for this in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux update for currently deployed systems. With the goal of minimizing risk of change for deployed systems, and in response to customer and partner requirements, Red Hat takes a conservative approach when evaluating changes for inclusion in maintenance updates for currently deployed products. The primary objectives of update releases are to enable new hardware platform support and to resolve critical defects.