[tex-live] xindy doesn't work on windows

[Philip TAYLOR]

Akira Kakuto wrote:
> Dear Ulrike,
> 
>> I:\Z-Test>set TEMP="J:\temp temp"
> 
> Probably TMPDIR is prefered.
> Try
> set TMPDIR="J:\temp temp"
> 
> Thanks,
> Akira

What is the reason for this, Akira-san ?  The two normal environment
variables controlling the location of temporary files are "TEMP" and
"TMP"; from where does "TMPDIR" originate ?

** Phil.