Re: www.cvshome.org Observer Permission Bug

[Derek Robert Price]

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Conrad T. Pino wrote:

>I was examining Solaris Intel binaries I suggested
>earlier and comparing file status to corresponding
>status of archived source tar ball.  It seemed like
>a good idea at the time to have them match and
>"Observer" permissions allow me to "Reserve" the
>file and indeed the reservation process works.
>
>Regrettably "Observer" permission is not sufficient
>to actually change the file status and neither is
>it sufficient to cancel the reservation.  Sigh...
>
>I was offered an opportunity to upgrade my project
>role which I did since that was the only option
>offered even though I have my doubts this is an
>optimal solution.
>
>Best regards,


Hey Conrad,

The permissions you requested were not sufficient to do what you're
asking anyhow.  I think its a deficiency in the SourceCast software.
I sent an email to CollabNet suggesting a bug/feature fix or that they
correct my understanding of the situation.

Thanks for the report,

Derek

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