Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #12119: Symlinks not supported when compiled on MSYS2 MinGW64 Windows 7

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #12119: Symlinks not supported when compiled on MSYS2 MinGW64 Windows 7
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2016-04-16 20:53:11


#12119: Symlinks not supported when compiled on MSYS2 MinGW64 Windows 7
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  Reporter: Mario Emmenlauer <mario@…> | Owner: bemandawes
      Type: Bugs | Status: new
 Milestone: To Be Determined | Component: filesystem
   Version: Boost 1.61.0 | Severity: Problem
Resolution: | Keywords:
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Comment (by Mario Emmenlauer <mario@…>):

 ...can create a symlink to a text file (no need for elevated permissions).
 Then I can open the link in Windows Explorer, which shows the contents of
 the text file in Notepad. Tested on Windows 7 64bit.

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