[ python-Bugs-1101236 ] test_shutil fails on NetBSD 2.0

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Bugs item #1101236, was opened at 2005-01-12 16:35
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Category: Build
Group: Python 2.4
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Mike Howard (mikeh-id)
Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody)
Summary: test_shutil fails on NetBSD 2.0

Initial Comment:
test_shutil.py fails the test 'test_on_error' when run
as root but is ok if run by a mortal user.

This is because NetBSD 2.0 thinks it is ok for root to
remove files and directories for which he does not have
write permission.  A mere mortal cannot do these
things, so test_shutil passes.

I don't know if this is a bug or a feature, but there
probably should be a test to avoid running
'test_on_error' when root is building Python.

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