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On Wed, 15 May 2002 00:40:44 +0200 |
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> is it only security feature??? i must allow writing in this path??? |
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Its security in several ways, this makes sure you get all files listed, |
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by disallowing write to all other places than the temporary directory |
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where you install things to, this allows good lists of files, makes sure |
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an ebuild doesn't do anything "bad" and simplifies making packages and |
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tracing changes. |
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I'm sure there are other things as well |
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This is a .signature virus! Please copy me into your .signature! |
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See Microsoft KB Article Q265230 for more information. |
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