Re: [PATCH] Fix hang if $OLDPWD points to inaccessible directory

[L A Walsh]

Mikulas Patocka wrote:
I don't set up OLDPWD in /etc/profile.
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   No one does -- unless someone is trying to cause mischief.  It's not
a likely event, but it would be annoying if someone did it. 

   But, FWIW, -- it seems like not using 'tainted' values from the
environment in a LOGIN SHELL, would be prudent. 

   Is it that difficult to only clear previous OLDPWD and
such when $0 == -bash (or when bash is about to read "/etc/bash_profile")?