[pulseaudio-tickets] [PulseAudio] #662: "Failed to create secure directory" when .pulse is a symlink

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#662: "Failed to create secure directory" when .pulse is a symlink
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  Reporter:  elitak  |       Owner:  lennart    
      Type:  defect  |      Status:  reopened   
 Milestone:          |   Component:  pavucontrol
Resolution:          |    Keywords:             
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Changes (by elitak):

  * status:  closed => reopened
  * resolution:  invalid =>


Comment:

 Whether it's the correct behavior or not, this is a big concern for
 usability.

 If launched from a gnome desktop shortcut, the app gives no indication
 that there's a problem and doesn't even terminate. There should at least
 be a dialog box that the user must dismiss. Flag this ticket as an
 enchancement or retitle it, perhaps?

 Also, I don't understand how disallowing intermediate links to the .pulse
 directory makes anything more secure, but then I certainly don't have
 anything close to the whole picture. I'll just have to take your word on
 it, unless you'd care to explain?

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