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Re: cygwin tar -M breaks


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I read the list for a reason.  http://cygwin.com/acronyms/#PPIOSPE -
redirecting to the cygwin list

According to Alexy Khrabrov on 12/27/2006 8:45 PM:
> Hi Eric -- I'm trying to write multi-volume tar archives on cygwin,
> using the new 1.16 -F script format from the info, but it breaks on
> teh second volume, complaining about threads.  Is it supposed to work
> on cygwin in multi-volume mode?

If it works upstream, then it is supposed to work in cygwin.  You will
have to provide more details, such as the actual commands you typed and
the error message you received, if you want more help.  Also, double check
that you are not running any buggy drivers that might be interfering with
proper cygwin operation - known culprits include Agnitum Outpost, McAfee
virus scanner, Logitech webcam, ...

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Life is short - so eat dessert first!

Eric Blake             ebb9@byu.net
volunteer cygwin tar maintainer
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