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From: Achim Gratz <Stromeko AT NexGo DOT DE>
Subject: Re: Base-files-mketc.sh error for non-existing C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\etc
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:52:20 +0000 (UTC)
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David Lee <mailtolky <at> gmail.com> writes:
> (1) A bug that the base-files script tries to link to files in
>     C:\Windows\SysWow64\Drivers\Etc directory (should have been
>     C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc).

That was a regression in cygpath, which has since been fixed.
 
> (2) Your concern of whether there are 'other places to look
>     for those files'.
> 
> It seems that you want to wait for confirmations/denials for (2) before
> fixing (1). If there is none then (1) stays forever. I think it is better to
> separate two issues.
> 
> First, fix (1) as if (2) doesn't exist (if you have problem
> with this then consider: the old code is coded as if (2) doesn't
> exist, why should the patched code be different?)
> 
> Then, wait for confirmations for (2). You can always patch again if a
> confirmation emerges - it is never too late. If no answer comes up,
> at least the bug doesn't stay forever.

There is no need to do anything in base-files for (1) since cygpath has been
fixed already and with no information to the contrary, no concern about (2).


Regards,
Achim.




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