On 2023-11-11 Sa 12:00, Alexander Lakhin wrote:
11.11.2023 18:18, Andrew Dunstan wrote:
Hmm, maybe we should be using File::Copy::move() instead of rename(). The docco for that says:
If possible, move() will simply rename the file. Otherwise, it
copies the file to the new location and deletes the original. If an
error occurs during this copy-and-delete process, you may be left
with a (possibly partial) copy of the file under the destination
name.
Unfortunately, I've stumbled upon inability of File::Copy::move()
to move directories across filesystems, exactly as described here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17628039/filecopy-move-directories-accross-drives-in-windows-not-working
(I'm sorry for not looking above rename() where this stated explicitly:
# On Windows use the short location to avoid path length issues.
# Elsewhere use $tempdir to avoid file system boundary issues with moving.
So this issue affects Windows only.)
*sigh*
A probable workaround is to use a temp directory on the same device the test is building on. Just set it up and set your environment TEMPDIR to point to it, and I think it will be OK (i.e. I havent tested it).
But that doesn't mean I'm not searching for a better solution. Maybe Alvaro's suggestion nearby will help.
cheers
andrew
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