Thor Lancelot Simon wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2006 at 11:34:16AM -0500, Chapman Flack wrote:
>>Some months ago when I inquired about adding @booted_kernel,
> 
> However, having the kernel magically create links like the one you
> are asking for is something I consider repugnant; doubly so when

It's not my intention here to re-advocate @booted_kernel--I had
my fill of that last time--but to strive for clarity in the
reasoning so one sees how it applies in new cases.

I am not quite sure I understand you here; was I ever interpreted
as asking for the kernel to create a link?

-Chap