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Re: File permissions cygwin install
- From: "Larry Hall (Cygwin)" <reply-to-list-only-lh at cygwin dot com>
- To: cygwin at cygwin dot com
- Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:44:21 -0400
- Subject: Re: File permissions cygwin install
- References: <4883C3FB.5030904@alice.it>
- Reply-to: cygwin at cygwin dot com
Angelo Graziosi wrote:
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.
If by this you're asking the question, "Can't someone just change the
permissions on the install tree afterwards?", the answer is yes. Forgive
me if I've missed your point. I had allot of trouble parsing your
response above into something meaningful to me.
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A: Yes.
> Q: Are you sure?
>> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
>>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?
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