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Meaning that is displayed by [alternatives --config mta] is what?

The following screen appears when run [alternatives --config mta].

There are 2 programs which provide 'mta'.

  Selection    Command
-----------------------------------------------
 + 1           /usr/sbin/sendmail.postfix
*  2           /usr/sbin/sendmail.sendmail

Enter to keep the current selection[+], or type selection number: 
  1. What does asterisk(*) mean?
  2. What does plus(+) mean?
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user2517435 Avatar asked Oct 10 '13 03:10

user2517435


1 Answers

The asterisk (`*) indicates the option that the alternatives software believes is "best" and would use if auto mode is selected.

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rupert160 Avatar answered Sep 20 '22 12:09

rupert160