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On 5/1/2010 1:50 AM, Vincent Pelletier wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I've just installed cygwin on winxp, for some wine comparative testing.
> To make it easier for me, I installed ssh package and started sshd service so
> I could do as much as possible from my main Linux box.
>
> But I noticed the following difference:
> - on a windows cygwin term:
>    $ cmd /c echo "%ProgramFiles%"
>    C:\Program Files
> - on an ssh session:
>    $ cmd /c echo "%ProgramFiles%"
>    %ProgramFiles%
> which breaks the script[1] I'm testing.
>
> Is it a bug ?

No.  'ssh' is a secure shell so it has a minimal environment.

> If not, how can I make ssh session get the same environment variables as a
> "regular" (ie, not remote) cygwin terminal ?

You can add whatever variables you want and need to a script you can run
as part of the login or just after, depending on your needs.

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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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