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Re: Setup.exe (v2.609) Primary Group Problem


Karl M wrote:
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:10:11 -0500
To: cygwin@cygwin.com
Subject: Re: Setup.exe (v2.609) Primary Group Problem

Corinna Vinschen wrote:
Sorry for mailing twice, I never got a response. Is there a workaround for getting the default install group to be what I want it to be?
I don't understand why a later chgrp doesn't provide what you need.


Corinna


That's what I'm doing now, but that means I have to chgrp every time packages are installed or updated. One package isn't really a problem, but doing this for many packages is. I have to know all file paths associated with every installed/updated package and chgrp( -R) on all of them (which can be time consuming). Even using -R sometimes won't do because some subdirectories' groups would need to remain.

Would adding cmd line arguments for user/group to setup.exe be possible?

- Matt
I have used a script like the attached for years, after each time I run setup.
The extra x permissions do no harm and save a lot of work.
...Karl



Yes, writing a script for this would probably be my next move if there isn't an easier option. I have a lot of specially permissioned files which is why I'm reluctant to do one now. Although the script wouldn't be difficult, keeping track of those special files would be a pain (especially for all the ones somewhere under /usr). Thanks for providing a template though.


- Matt

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