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Re: finfo workaround?
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John Burke <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 14 Feb 2003 15:01:20 -0800
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Jeff, after Donna,

> > if the finfo ci function were fixed to report that the
> given file was
> > a link -- but not try to follow the link -- would that be ok?
> > (obviously, trying to follow the link would be more than a 'one word
> > patch')                - d
>
> Following the link IS the one word patch. To enhance FINFO
> to be able to do either at the user's discretion will be
> more work.
>

My feeling is that FINFO should follow symbolic links and deal with the
target, not the link - and certainly not error out as it does now.

John

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