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[gnulib.git] / doc / posix-functions / access.texi

diff --git a/doc/posix-functions/access.texi b/doc/posix-functions/access.texi
index 8da410d..2609fa9 100644 (file)
--- a/doc/posix-functions/access.texi
+++ b/doc/posix-functions/access.texi
@@ -16,8 +16,16 @@ Portability problems not fixed by Gnulib:
 This function uses the effective id instead of the real id on some
 platforms:
 Cygwin 1.5.x.
+@end itemize
+
+Other problems of this function:
+@itemize
 @item
 There is an inherent race between calling this function and performing
-some action based on the results; you should think twice before
-trusting this function in a set-uid or set-gid program.
+some action based on the results; you should think twice before trusting
+this function, especially in a set-uid or set-gid program.
+@item
+This function does not have an option for not following symbolic links
+(like @code{stat} versus @code{lstat}).  If you need this option, use
+the Gnulib module @code{faccessat} with the @code{AT_EACCESS} flag.
 @end itemize