[MacPorts] #66031: selfupdate throws error changing directory permissions on Monterey and Big Sur

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#66031: selfupdate throws error changing directory permissions on Monterey and Big
Sur
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  Reporter:  petermichor  |      Owner:  (none)
      Type:  defect       |     Status:  new
  Priority:  Normal       |  Milestone:
 Component:  base         |    Version:  2.8.0
Resolution:               |   Keywords:  catalina bigsur monterey
      Port:               |
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Comment (by jmroot):

 Replying to [comment:26 petermichor]:
 > Replying to [comment:25 ballapete]:
 > > I am not sure where the reporter was when `cd` was invoked, I was in
 root's home directory, /var/root. And this directory is not accessible by
 mortal users…
 > The reporter (me) was in his home directory.

 And there is no evidence of any cd failure for you, which is why I'm
 saying that @ballapete's issue is completely different to yours.
 Discussing them both in the same ticket is just going to confuse people.

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.macports.org/ticket/66031#comment:27>
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