[tex-live] Read-only files and other oddities

[Philip TAYLOR]

OK, it now becomes clear that what is
"unique" about Infra.Win32 is that it
is the last module loaded before TLMGR
starts doing different things if one is
loading Scheme : minimal.  The corresponding
file for Scheme : full commences with "Z".
As reported yesterday, the problem originates
(at least in part) from recycling a CMD window
used previously for a TeX Live installation.
It would be beneficial to forewarn users against
trying such a thing, and advise them instead
to either launch Install-TL.bat directly from
Explorer or via a self-created shortcut.

** Phil.
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Norbert Preining wrote:
> On Do, 02 Okt 2008, Philip TAYLOR wrote:
>> I have experienced repeated hangs
>> at Infra.Win32, could the team cast
>> any light on what unusual operations
>> take place as this module is loaded ?
> 
> Nothing. Un-lzma, un-tar, as with all the other packages.
> 
> I have no idea what is rotten on the systems you are installing to. I
> have not heard anything related to that till now.