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Date:	Sun, 31 Dec 2000 20:37:44 -0800
From:	Anthony & Yinkwan <hips AT mindspring DOT com>
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To:	gerrit DOT haase AT t-online DOT de
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Subject:	Re: why not use root as root?
References:	<3A500F6C DOT 31974 DOT 15EDFBC2 AT localhost>

I took it that they ment the root directory of your windows boot
partition (C:) ... I've installed Cygwin in the root directory of a
dedicated NTFS partition (D:) and suffered no dire consequences to date !

"Gerrit P. Haase" wrote:
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> Hi cygwinners,
> 
> I found this entry in the faq:
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> http://cygwin.com/faq/faq_4.html#SEC52
> 
> So there is no explanation, what is the problem with that issue.
> I only read, that it is not recommended, but why?
> 
> 'It is strongly recommended not to make the Cygwin root directory
> the same as your drive's root directory, unless you know what you
> are doing and are prepared to deal with the consequences. '
> 
> What are the consequences?
> 
> regards,
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