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Console output needs to be platform sensitive
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Description
Certain parts of OpenSSh core code needs to be refactored to take into account any output that is platform sensitive. Examples of inaccurate output on Windows
- ssh-keygen
Enter file in which to save the key (C:\Users\nwelna/.ssh/id_rsa):
- ssh
Add correct host key in C:\\Users\\manojamp/.ssh/known_hosts to get rid of this messag
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the platform-sensitive output from the ssh-keygen and ssh entry points shown in the issue on Windows. Trace where the key-file and known_hosts paths are formatted, then verify that the resulting messages use appropriate Windows path presentation without degrading other platforms.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- cli, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100