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Angelo Graziosi wrote:
> Larry Hall wrote:
> 
>> Doing so would likely remove the ability that we have now the allows
>> users pre-create the installation directory with the permissions
>> they want to have for the entire tree.  So adding the additional
>> functionality you speak of to 'setup.exe', while possible, comes
>> with additional costs beyond the obvious (of just implementing
>> your idea).
> 
> I haven't written to add something to 'setup.exe'. I have tried to 
> stress the logic Linux/Cygwin asking for a workaround, mainly to correct 
> a current installation.

If by this you're asking the question, "Can't someone just change the
permissions on the install tree afterwards?", the answer is yes.  Forgive
me if I've missed your point.  I had allot of trouble parsing your
response above into something meaningful to me.



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A: Yes.
 > Q: Are you sure?
 >> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
 >>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?

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