[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #15134: WordPress should not try to remove theme's or plugin's directory recursively if the directory is a symlink

[WordPress Trac]

#15134: WordPress should not try to remove theme's or plugin's directory
recursively if the directory is a symlink
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 Reporter:  vladimir_kolesnikov  |       Owner:  dd32
     Type:  defect (bug)         |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal               |   Milestone:
Component:  Upgrade/Install      |     Version:
 Severity:  normal               |  Resolution:  maybelater
 Keywords:  has-patch            |
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Changes (by dd32):

 * status:  assigned => closed
 * resolution:   => maybelater
 * milestone:  Awaiting Review =>


Comment:

 Symlinks are not something which we are currently willing to handle in
 WordPress.

 In the event that you symlink common plugins into installs, you should
 also disable upgrades for those specific plugins.

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