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diff --git a/winsup/doc/pathnames.sgml b/winsup/doc/pathnames.sgml index cb8365b97..e570d9040 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/pathnames.sgml +++ b/winsup/doc/pathnames.sgml @@ -489,10 +489,14 @@ set to case sensitivity. </note> <para>After you set this registry value to 0, Cygwin will be case-sensitive -by default on NTFS and NFS filesystems. Be aware that using two filenames -which only differ by case might result in some weird interoperability -issues with native Win32 applications. You're using case-sensitivity -at your own risk. You have been warned!</para> +by default on NTFS and NFS filesystems. However, there are limitations: +while two <emphasis role='bold'>programs</emphasis> <filename>Abc.exe</filename> +and <filename>aBc.exe</filename> can be created and accessed like other files, +starting applications is still case-insensitive due to Windows limitations +and so the program you try to launch may not be the one actually started. Also, +be aware that using two filenames which only differ by case might +result in some weird interoperability issues with native Win32 applications. +You're using case-sensitivity at your own risk. You have been warned! </para> <para>Even if you use case-sensitivity, it might be feasible to switch to case-insensitivity for certain paths for better interoperability with |