Re: 'core' (patch)

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Fri Feb 11 2000 - 13:25:30 EST


> I think it would be "nice" to change the kernel directory name,
> presently "core", to "Core". There are various reasons for doing

That is inconsistent with naming of all other directories and also breaks
patches and expectations from before.

> I made was that when the kernel subdirectory is mounted across the
> network, and accessed by a Sun Workstation, the "core" directory
> is lit up like a big red bomb! Harmless, but not necessary.

Please report a bug to the maker of the software in question. They should be
checking for files and using magic number checks.

Perhaps we should use 8.3 filenames too just in case someone wants to build
on a DOS fs

Alan

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