ubuntu / ubuntu/thunderbird

Allow to override TMPDIR

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  • #64 by @qflen — closed without merging
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Description

Why does TMPDIR have to be in ~/Downloads? It does not make sense to have temporary files in the user's Downloads folder.

Could we please have a chance to override export TMPDIR=$(xdg-user-dir DOWNLOAD)/thunderbird.tmp? Or we can have this temporary folder automatically removed after Thunderbird is closed?
Thank you.

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Research direction

Start with the export TMPDIR=$(xdg-user-dir DOWNLOAD)/thunderbird.tmp command and review pull request #64 for the existing direction. Clarify whether the intended result is an overridable temporary directory or automatic cleanup, then verify the selected behavior when Thunderbird closes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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