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tail file2 file2 >/dev/full panics

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Description

]> tail /etc/hosts /etc/hosts >/dev/full

thread 'main' (1310) panicked at /usr/lib/rustlib/src/rust/library/std/src/io/stdio.rs:1165:9:
failed printing to stdout: No space left on device (os error 28)
note: run with `RUST_BACKTRACE=1` environment variable to display a backtrace

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Start by reproducing the reported tail /etc/hosts /etc/hosts >/dev/full command and inspect the tail command entry point and its stdout error handling. Done means the command reports the no-space error without panicking; add or run a regression test if the existing test structure supports it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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