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RE: Filename globbing/wildcards


I solved the problem.  The NT Resource Kit was earlier in the path than
cygwin!

Thanks for your help.


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Earnie Boyd [SMTP:earnie_boyd@yahoo.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, July 26, 2000 3:27 PM
> To:	Derwin, Frank; 'cygwin@sourceware.cygnus.com'
> Subject:	Re: Filename globbing/wildcards
> 
> --- "Derwin, Frank" <Frank.Derwin@fid-intl.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I've just started using the 1.0 Cygwin CD release.
> > 
> > I have a problem with filename globbing.  A single * expands correctly
> to
> > give all filenames.
> > 
> > But any variation on this (such as a* or *a) gives the error "Filename
> too
> > long", whether or not there are files that match the pattern.
> > 
> > Any suggestions?
> > 
> 
> I've a few but I don't know which one fits.  Exactly what is the command
> you're
> using when you see this error?  What shell interpreter are you using?
> Paste
> the output of `cygcheck -v -r -s' in your response to the list, not to me.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> =====
> ---
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