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Re: File permissions cygwin install
- From: Angelo Graziosi <angelo dot graziosi at alice dot it>
- To: cygwin at cygwin dot com
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:02:19 +0200
- Subject: Re: File permissions cygwin install
Larry Hall wrote:
Doing so would likely remove the ability that we have now the allows
users pre-create the installation directory with the permissions
they want to have for the entire tree. So adding the additional
functionality you speak of to 'setup.exe', while possible, comes
with additional costs beyond the obvious (of just implementing
your idea).
I haven't written to add something to 'setup.exe'. I have tried to
stress the logic Linux/Cygwin asking for a workaround, mainly to correct
a current installation.
Cheers,
Angelo.
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lo scendere e 'l salir per l'altrui scale.
DANTE, Paradiso, xvii 58-60
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