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remove some lies from README
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jvasile committed Feb 7, 2013
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Expand Up @@ -36,19 +36,12 @@ to get newer, better shinier functions. The modules will
automatically integrate into the existing menu system so you can
control all of the box's parts from one central location.

The interface has a 'basic' and an 'expert' mode. In basic mode, much
of Plinth's configuration and capability are hidden. Sane defaults
are chosen whenever possible. In expert mode, you can get down into
the details and configure things the average user never thinks about.
For example, experts can turn off ntp or switch ntp servers. Basic
users should never even know those options exist.

One caveat: expert mode is not as powerful as the commandline. We can
only do so much when translating free-form configuration files into
web forms. And if you manually change your configuration files, the
interface will overwrite those changes at first opportunity. This
interface is not a tool for super admins facing complex scenarios. It
is for home users to do a wide variety of basic tasks.
The interface will eventually have a 'basic' and an 'expert' mode. In
basic mode, much of Plinth's configuration and capability are hidden.
Sane defaults are chosen whenever possible. In expert mode, you can
get down into the details and configure things the average user never
thinks about. For example, experts can turn off ntp or switch ntp
servers. Basic users should never even know those options exist.

See comments in exmachina/exmachina.py for more details about the configuration
management process seperation scheme.

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