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[PATCH] Ensure default-directory exists when generating diff

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From: Michael Albinus <michael.albinus <at> gmx.de>
To: Philip Kaludercic <philipk <at> posteo.net>
Cc: Stefan Kangas <stefankangas <at> gmail.com>, 69606 <at> debbugs.gnu.org, Juri Linkov <juri <at> linkov.net>
Subject: bug#69606: [PATCH] Ensure default-directory exists when generating diff
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:52:47 +0100

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Philip Kaludercic <philipk <at> posteo.net> writes:

Hi Philip,

>> But even with the default settings of reusing the same diff buffer,
>> why change the default directory when it exists?  Why not to check
>> if the dir still exists like Philip proposed initially?
>
> I have also run into this issue when trying to save a diff buffer, and
> it not appearing in the expected place but under /tmp/.

As I said the other message, I cannot reproduce. I'm not a diff user (I
use ediff), so I need a recipe for triggering the issue.

However, what about the patch below?

Best regards, Michael.

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