MAX 13 char file name when patching files.

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From: Bill England
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 1991 23:04

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  I've run into the 13 char file limit problem again when applying
  the diffs to bring gcc 1.38  up to gcc 1.39.  The problem is that
  the patch program saves the original file by tacking an '~' onto
  the end of the file's name.  

  This of course does not work if your filename is already 14 chars
  long.  ( I know all the BSD'ers are thinking right now that I 
  should get a REAL *ix.   :-)  ).  

  The problem currently exists with the gcc files 'legal.placeholder' 
  and 'fixincludes-V4'.



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From: wengland@stephsf.stephsf.com (Bill England)
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Subject: MAX 13 char file name when patching files.
Summary: There is a 14 char file name limit.
Keywords: patch gnu
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Date: 1 Feb 91 23:04:06 GMT
Organization: Stephen Software Systems, Inc., Tacoma WA
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