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Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 10:59:58 +0300
From: Laurynas Biveinis <lauras AT softhome DOT net>
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Rossz wrote:
> This fails because ln's return code is 0.  ln should be modified to
> ALWAYS return a nonzero code when a symbolic link is attempted.  This
> would fix a large number of script portability problems.  

Actually, I have a patch for DJGPP library, which adds *full* symlink
support. I don't know if that patch will be accepted for next DJGPP
release.

So, if somebody can't live without working symlinks, write me and I'll
send this patch. 

Laurynas Biveinis