[bug #62200] Make tries to execute directories name as commands instead of using shell PATH resulting failure with permission denied

[Baffo32]

Follow-up Comment #6, bug #62200 (project make):

Hi,

I have part of a story to share, and I apologise that I am very confused and
scared when I share it.

I went through an experience of severe abuse where my devices were maliciously
controlled to limit my freedom. When I see a "permission denied" error that
has no apparent cause, this is very terrifying to me, and I experience
flashbacks, and I do not know if I will be harmed if I continue to pursue my
task.

I would request that, even if EACCES is the correct error code, that the cases
of it where it is not actually a permission error, be given a different error
message that helps the user discover what is really going on. Even giving the
full path of failing execution would help so much here.

I would also request that some reference to my story be in the commit message,
so people understand that gnu respects people and does not support sustaining
delusions of power nor helplessness.

I expect my expression may be met with defensiveness or concerns. I am just
taking the time to try to talk, when it is very very hard for me to do so. If
I have upset you, I apologise.

If my expression belongs at a dependent project such as gnulib, it would be
kind if somebody could copy-paste it to them, because it is very very hard for
me to reference this.

Thank you for reading.


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