[RFE] Extend File type to eliminate need for redundant code

[dobbymoodge]

Currently, the Acl type only operates on files and directories that exist. This means that a matching File resource is needed to guarantee that the Acl resource requirements are met. This also means that the mode property for the File resource must match the three base entries in the Acl permission property. See: https://github.com/dobbymoodge/puppet-acl#conflicts-with-file-resource-type

I propose that the Acl type be modified to extend the File type, so that all the properties available in the File type are exposed or overridden by the Acl type. I think this should be straightforward, but some properties may conflict (i.e. the Acl {'permission'} and File {'mode'} properties). These need to be specifically addressed:

• The mode property will not be exposed, and the values for the base entries in the Acl {'permission'} property will be used internally to supply File {'mode'}
• The File {'recurselimit'} property will need a matching, overriding implementation in the Acl type.
• ???

[roidelapluie]

• Will require precise puppet compatibility in the metadata.json and tests against each version of puppet, preferably beaker tests.

[ghoneycutt]

Closing due to age of issue. Please re-open with a pull request if you would like this enhancement.