From:	jqb AT netcom DOT com (Jim Balter)
Subject:	Re: mkdir fails!
18 Mar 1997 00:34:37 -0800 :
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Scott Fagg wrote:
> 
> When running gnu shell on NT (bash?) mkdir doesn't work!
> I have to start up a cmd prompt just to issue mkdir commands to
> create directories. The problem exists on FAT and NTFS volumes.
> 
> Is this a bug, a feature, or a mis-installation or is mkdir not
> supported?

A common response to "It doesn't work!" is "It works for me."
More useful input, such as the exact commnad you entered, the
directory you were in and its contents, what error message you get, and
what the exit code is (type "echo $?" after doing the mkdir) may get you
more useful output.

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