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Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 11:20:17 -0400
From: Larry Hall <cygwin-lh AT cygwin DOT com>
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To: Jim Drash <JDrash AT eesus DOT jnj DOT com>
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Subject: Re: rfe: seamless windows integration
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Jim Drash wrote:

> Maybe I am a little slow but if someone wants a shortcut to the "X" apps
> can't they just create a short cut to the "C:\cygwin\use\X11R6\bin"
> directory?
> 
> Again, I am into the KISS (Keep It Simple, cause I am Stupid) method for
> most things.
> 
> Am I missing something?


Well, other than the fact that any X-specific questions really belong on
the cygwin-xfree list rather than the cygwin list, I'm not sure.  A
"shortcut" in UNIX-speak is a symbolic link.  It is possible to create
a symbolic link to a directory.  So if you want to create a symbolic link
to the directory on your system containing X applications, you can do so
in Cygwin if that's your pleasure.

If this wasn't your question or you feel the need to discuss further this
issue, I recommend that you read <http://cygwin.com/problems.html>,
including the referenced article on "smart questions" and the descriptions
of the various email lists available and the topics they cover.

HTH,

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