On 08/22/2014 07:28 PM, Greg Freemyer wrote:
So the only place I have yet found that even allows the "directory" flag is linux, but the linux kernel blocks it from working because it doesn't provide read or write access to raw directories.
Well, the Linux kernel is not the only OS for GNU coreutils. As the project name suggests, it is open to a great variety of platforms, and chances are that dd(1) is installed on zillions of mobile phones and routers ... to PCs ... until the top500.org supercomputer league. So I'd be cautious to say functionality X is superfluous. It may be confusing when hearing about it the first time (hey, I recently learned that it's possible to 'mount --bind /some/file /other/file' - whatever it may be good for). But there may still be a use case for someone else. Have a nice day, Berny -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org