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On 01/22/2010 06:15 PM, Don Beusee wrote:
> I am a unix user that has moved to windows.  I want unix commands on windows
> that function like their unix counterparts.  That is supposed to be one of
> cygwin's missions, is it not?  Isn't that one of the main reasons people get
> cygwin?  What's the point of providing these commands otherwise?
>
> Why the apparent objection to offering the options to the CYGWIN (or some
> other) environment variable where users can control the behavior of these
> commands globally on their system?  If you won't change the default behavior
> because of your religious beliefs, fine, but can you at least allow us to
> change the default behavior on our systems that does not involve changing
> scripts or typing habits?  Please?

You've been given alternatives that don't require making code changes to Cygwin
or any changes in your scripts or typing habits.  And you've been ignoring all
the very valid arguments against making changes that you suggest.  I think it's
fair to say that if you're not going to do your homework and process the
responses you're getting, then there is no further value to this thread for the
rest of us on this list.  Please, let's just stop it here.

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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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