msys2 / msys2/MSYS2-packages

Conda package m2-base - shell turns on incredibly slow after a few initial runs

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Description

Hi,

I'm not sure if that's the right repository to report this issue, but when I install m2-base package on Windows using conda and turn on shell for a few times, it takes a really long time (up to 1-2 minutes) for shell prompt to show up.

Steps to reproduce:

conda install m2-base
# Run shell for a few times:
sh -c "echo test"
sh ./test.sh
sh -c "echo test"
...

Is that a known problem?

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Start by reproducing the delay on Windows after installing the m2-base Conda package, using the listed sh -c and sh ./test.sh commands repeatedly. Trace shell startup to determine which package or initialization step causes the slowdown; done means identifying and correcting the delayed prompt behavior and verifying repeated shell launches are responsive.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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