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Graham Gower wrote:
> It sounds like something that a preinst script would be suited to.
> 
> Could you elaborate on the custom merging that you wish to do?

For example, it could merge setting entries in a config file with a new file 
from the ipk package. Or decide not to install the file at all, if there 
already is a file that is 'good enough' (i.e. passes some custom testing).

Cheers,

    Rob