Re: [Bug-tar] BUG in version 1.13.25

[Michael Postmann]

Gary schrieb:

> I entered: tar -rf --remove-files pit.tar file1
> and the program started filling a file ./--remove-files
> I entered: tar --remove-files -rf pit.tar file1
> and it worke properly
>
> I am running CYGWIN on an XP home edition
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the first text after the f parameter specifies a file. This is intended 
behavior. You should stick to the second version of your command...