Premise: ln command should work the same as it does on Unix Bug: Repointing a symbolic file link works properly; however, repointing a symbolic directory link fails. uname -a Linux twitchy 2.6.9-67.ELsmp #1 SMP Wed Nov 7 13:58:04 EST 2007 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
(Logged in as "account".) ll -d tools tools_dir wip drwxr-xr-x 2 account group 20480 Mar 15 10:47 tools lrwxrwxrwx 1 account group 5 Mar 15 10:47 tools_dir -> tools drwxr-xr-x 4 account group 4096 Jan 29 11:08 wip ln -fs wip tools_dir ll -d tools tools_dir wip drwxr-xr-x 2 account group 20480 Mar 15 11:05 tools lrwxrwxrwx 1 account group 5 Mar 15 10:47 tools_dir -> tools drwxr-xr-x 4 account group 4096 Jan 29 11:08 wip Significance: Repointing of a directory symbolic link would be virtually instantaneous; with this bug, we must remove, then re-create directory symbolic links; meaning the link won't exist for the time between the rm and the (new) ln. Regards, Bob The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and/or proprietary to Capital One and/or its affiliates. The information transmitted herewith is intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer.
