Bug#379631: nautilus: Unable to rename symlinks if link destination is read-only

[Josselin Mouette]

tag 379631 unreproducible
thanks

Le lundi 24 juillet 2006 à 12:15 -0400, Ambrose Li a écrit :
> Package: nautilus
> Version: 2.14.1-5
> Severity: normal
> 
> 
> For example, suppose I make a symlink from /usr/bin/xterm to the Desktop so that
> I can access it even if something goes wrong and only the Desktop is on the
> screen (i.e., no panels, etc.).
> 
> Now, in nautilus, it is impossible to rename this symlink, whether on the Desktop
> or in the "Properties" window.
> 
> Nautilus seems to be confused by symlinks, and thought that because xterm is
> owned by root, the user cannot rename the symlink.

I'm afraid I can't reproduce that issue. Is there anything specific to
your setup or any specific steps to reproduce the bug?

Regards,
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