mkstemp vs. text mode

Gary R. Van Sickle g.r.vansickle@worldnet.att.net
Tue Apr 18 00:41:00 GMT 2006


> From: Gary R. Van Sickle
> 
> > From: Christopher Faylor
> [snip]
> > Yes, I think it makes sense to open temp files in binary 
> but I'll bet 
> > that someone is relying on textmode behavior.
> 
> I'll see that bet and raise you; I'll bet this results in 
> massive problems.
> 
> > Nevertheless, I've applied the patch.
> > 
> > Let the cygwin ML whines begin...
> > 
> > cgf
> 
> Ok, I'm about to give it a try (assuming this is in the 
> latest snapshot).
> When I have some positive results, I shall post them to 
> cygwin@.  If I have negative results, should I post them 
> there as well, or would that be considered a "whine"?
> 
> --
> Gary R. Van Sickle

Last snapshot 4/13, never mind: any potential whine reports will have to
wait for another day.

-- 
Gary R. Van Sickle
 



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