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Date:	Wed, 22 Dec 2004 09:59:50 +0100
From:	niac78 AT free DOT fr
To:	cygwin AT cygwin DOT com
Subject:	How can I specify home directory.
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Hi all,
I have a different Cygwin home directory than the common C:\Documents and
Settings\username. It was no problem to specify the "set HOME=C:\myHome" in the
cygwin.bat.

The problem comes when a postinstall script tries to modify files in the home
directory. setup.exe understands $HOME or ~ as "C:\Documents and
Settings\username". Is there a way to specify the new home directory to
setup.exe?

Thanks for your help.

Nick

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