windows bug ? need confirmation.
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Hi, I cannot achieve creating any file of the form aux.* :wtf: Is it the same on your computer ? TIA,
Stephane
Yup. Win2K Server reports that a file of that name already exists (I tried both .txt and .doc on the Desktop), though a search reveals no such filename. I suspect that's by design, and that aux is a predefined device name, like CON or COMx. Try writing a test routine that writes random data to AUX and let us know what happens:-)
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Hi, I cannot achieve creating any file of the form aux.* :wtf: Is it the same on your computer ? TIA,
Stephane
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Its not a bug, you can't use device names for a file name. See here[^] for a full list :cool: JohnJ :zzz::zzz:Sleep(28800000); :zzz::zzz: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
Hmmm. I hadn't seen that list - thanks! AUX and CLOCK$ are new ones to me - I wonder what copy con clock$ would do (no, I'm not going to try it. Windows is fragile enough without messing with the foundations)?
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Its not a bug, you can't use device names for a file name. See here[^] for a full list :cool: JohnJ :zzz::zzz:Sleep(28800000); :zzz::zzz: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
I can't use COM9 as file name??? What are they thinking? ;) Tomasz Sowinski -- http://www.shooltz.com
To some its a six-pack, to me it's a support group
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Hmmm. I hadn't seen that list - thanks! AUX and CLOCK$ are new ones to me - I wonder what copy con clock$ would do (no, I'm not going to try it. Windows is fragile enough without messing with the foundations)?
Roger Wright wrote I wonder what copy con clock$ would do I would think you would hear a terrible grinding noise accompanied by little whisps of black smoke emerging from your PC :omg: JohnJ :zzz::zzz:Sleep(28800000); :zzz::zzz: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
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I can't use COM9 as file name??? What are they thinking? ;) Tomasz Sowinski -- http://www.shooltz.com
To some its a six-pack, to me it's a support group
Tomasz Sowinski wrote: I can't use COM9 as file name??? What are they thinking? They didn't told that, but you aren't allowed to use also filenames like: MS_SUCKS, I_HATE_MS, BILL_GATES_IS_JUST_AN_IDITOT, I_LOVE_LINUX, I_WANT_TO_DELETE_IE. ;)
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Roger Wright wrote I wonder what copy con clock$ would do I would think you would hear a terrible grinding noise accompanied by little whisps of black smoke emerging from your PC :omg: JohnJ :zzz::zzz:Sleep(28800000); :zzz::zzz: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
No, you just get an annoying ticking sound that scared the **** out of your co-workers. :laugh: Tim Smith "Programmers are always surrounded by complexity; we can not avoid it... If our basic tool, the language in which we design and code our programs, is also complicated, the language itself becomes part of the problem rather that part of the solution." Hoare - 1980 ACM Turing Award Lecture
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Roger Wright wrote I wonder what copy con clock$ would do I would think you would hear a terrible grinding noise accompanied by little whisps of black smoke emerging from your PC :omg: JohnJ :zzz::zzz:Sleep(28800000); :zzz::zzz: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
I'll try it on a customer's PC just to be safe. What can it hurt? It's already broke:-)
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Hmmm. I hadn't seen that list - thanks! AUX and CLOCK$ are new ones to me - I wonder what copy con clock$ would do (no, I'm not going to try it. Windows is fragile enough without messing with the foundations)?
Roger Wright wrote: I wonder what copy con clock$ would do On XP it writes a file named clock$ containing stuff you've actually typed. But I remember that under MS-DOS CLOCK$ was reserved name indeed. Tomasz Sowinski -- http://www.shooltz.com
To some its a six-pack, to me it's a support group
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Roger Wright wrote: I wonder what copy con clock$ would do On XP it writes a file named clock$ containing stuff you've actually typed. But I remember that under MS-DOS CLOCK$ was reserved name indeed. Tomasz Sowinski -- http://www.shooltz.com
To some its a six-pack, to me it's a support group
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Tomasz Sowinski wrote On XP it writes a file named clock$ containing stuff you've actually typed. no smoke then:laugh: JohnJ :zzz::zzz:Sleep(28800000); :zzz::zzz: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
JohnJ wrote: no smoke then Darn! I wanted a new PC @ work, and I thought this to be the ideal solution. :( New and improved: kwakkelflap.com "When I hear of Schrödinger's cat, I reach for my gun." - Stephen Hawking
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Tomasz Sowinski wrote: I can't use COM9 as file name??? What are they thinking? They didn't told that, but you aren't allowed to use also filenames like: MS_SUCKS, I_HATE_MS, BILL_GATES_IS_JUST_AN_IDITOT, I_LOVE_LINUX, I_WANT_TO_DELETE_IE. ;)
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Maciej Pirog wrote: I_WANT_TO_DELETE_IE This one is allowed, in XP SP1 :) Concussus surgo. When struck I rise.
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Maciej Pirog wrote: I_WANT_TO_DELETE_IE This one is allowed, in XP SP1 :) Concussus surgo. When struck I rise.
only I_WANT_TO_DELETE_IE.lnk Preferred storyline: - I am your father. Search your feelings and you'll know it's the truth. Together we can rule this galaxy like father and son. - Ok dad. Let's kick some butt!