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files: make collision error message more helpful

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Most importantly, also indicate how to use file backup for NixOS and
nix-darwin modules.
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Lichthagel 2024-04-29 23:13:35 +02:00 committed by Robert Helgesson
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modules/files/check-link-targets.sh
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@ -48,6 +48,12 @@ for sourcePath in "$@" ; do
done done
if [[ -v collision ]] ; then if [[ -v collision ]] ; then
errorEcho "Please move the above files and try again or use 'home-manager switch -b backup' to back up existing files automatically." errorEcho "Please do one of the following:
- Move or remove the above files and try again.
- In standalone mode, use 'home-manager switch -b backup' to back up
files automatically.
- When used as a NixOS or nix-darwin module, set
'home-manager.backupFileExtension'
to, for example, 'backup' and rebuild."
exit 1 exit 1
fi fi