Re: Question about Running GNU Utilities on Windows XP

[Bob Proulx]

> We are running into a problem using the GNU utilities, (specifically
> TAIL.EXE) on Windows XP when we run them against names that are not in the
> 8.3 format.

It looks like you might have an old version.  I assume this is a
Cygwin version?  I bet updating would solve your problem.

It would be most appreciated if you would make your bug report
directly to the Cygwin folks.  They are the experts and best suited to
handle your problem.

  Cygwin Home Page
    http://cygwin.com/

  Cygwin FAQ.
    http://cygwin.com/faq/

Bob

> For example:
> The command: tail paratestdatalog.out
>   produces a 'No file or directory' error
> 
> The command: tail paratestdatalog.gold
>      produces a 'No file or directory' error
> 
> The command: tail parate~1.gold
>  produces a 'No file or directory' error
> 
> The command: tail parate~1.out
>   works
> 
> Is there is an update or do we need to recompile or something?