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Description of problem:
When you select a file for upload (CTRL+A - S) you are given a choice of
protocols.  After you select a protocol, you are given a file selction dialog.

One of the options in the file selection dialog is "Goto", which allows you to
select a directory.

If you type in a directory that doesn't exist (for example, if you mistype a
directory that does exist), minicom gets into a bad state where it thinks its in
the non-existent directory.  It will put the non-existent directory in the
"Directory" field and any attempt to walk the directory structure will using the
arrows and space will fail.

You can get minicom back into a good state by changing to a valid directory with
the "Goto" option.

The cause of the bug is file.c:new_filedir() does not check the return value of
chdir.  Likewise, the functions that call new_filedir() set the work_dir global
variable before calling new_fildir, do not check for errors, and do not restore
the old working directory on error.


Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
minicom-2.00.0-12

How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1.CTRL+A - S (for sending files)
2.Select "z-modem"
3.Press G (for goto dialog box)
4.Enter a nonexistent directory, like "/nonexistentdir"

    

Actual Results:  The working directory changes to the "/nonexistentdir"

Expected Results:  An error message tells you that "/nonexistentdir" does not
exist, and the working directory does not change.

Additional info: