File /etc/machine-id not found. Pros/Cons ?
by random_guy from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6KAJ0)
Hi all,
I came across something that I haven't ever needed, it's a file named: /etc/machine-id.
I see why it might be needed. So a couple of questions:
Firstly, I'm curious as to why it's not created on Slackware in /etc/machine-id during install (I like that this is the default, actually). And, secondly, what are the pros/cons of creating it manually, if needed?
I've used Slackware (currently 15.0) for many years and I'm pretty sure it's never been part of the install but I could be wrong, as I've never had a reason to use machine-id or go looking for it :)
Any comments, advice would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
I came across something that I haven't ever needed, it's a file named: /etc/machine-id.
I see why it might be needed. So a couple of questions:
Firstly, I'm curious as to why it's not created on Slackware in /etc/machine-id during install (I like that this is the default, actually). And, secondly, what are the pros/cons of creating it manually, if needed?
I've used Slackware (currently 15.0) for many years and I'm pretty sure it's never been part of the install but I could be wrong, as I've never had a reason to use machine-id or go looking for it :)
Any comments, advice would be greatly appreciated.
TIA