| From: | J. Dow |
| Date: | 23 Oct 2000 at 09:35:23 |
| Subject: | Re: AOS35: filesystems: filename length and more fun stuff (was: FFS 25-character file length?) |
From: "Martin Steigerwald" <m.steigerwald@haage-partner.com>
> > If files are written in that order this is a VERY bad decision. I am FAR
> > less sanguine about losing data as opposed to icon. Let WB figure out how
> > to display the file with view all files. I don't think lost user data
> > should be tolerated.
>
> Hi!
>
> An if exists filename+".info" check could also do the trick IMHO.
Shades of V-Fat mangled filenames. Filename limits should be set with full
knowledge that the .info will exist if there is an icon. If people wish to
push the limit I am inclined to let evolution take its course except that
there is nothing inherent in the mess they create that will limit their
procreative abilities. The system, nevertheless, should be smart enough
that .info gets copied before the real file if it can be done safely.
{^_^} (Just got back from the Lighting Dimensions Intl convention where
we hobnobed with the lighting and show control people of the world.
That's why this is a kinda late reply.)