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Re: why not use root as root?


On Tue, Jan 02, 2001 at 10:57:29AM +1100, Robert Collins wrote:
>Ah, so you see the future?
>
>Seriously, there are programs that CANNOT change where their files go
>and still operate - and when they collide with cygwin, goodbye cygwin |
>goodbye those programs.
>
>Are you saying the FAQ entry is wrong or misleading or hard to
>understand?
>
>I think it is accurate and the suggestion should be made as it is.  I
>do not think it is misleading.  Perhaps it could be clearer as to the
>reasons for the recommendation - do you have some suggested text to put
>there?  (As I wasn't confused by it I am stumped with respect to
>understanding the confusion).

Big ditto.

cgf

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