hello all. longtime reader, first time poster this is something I have been thinking about for a long time. I think it needs to be a part of long file name support, which seems to be pretty messy for compatability (multiple directory entries to carry extra characters in the name).
since only 5 bits are used for standard attributes, 3 more could probably be added, but their meaning would not be clear. if one of those was an extended attributes flag that would be a start. if the ea flag is set, lfn support could do significant redefinition of directory entry format, at the cost that programs which bypass lfn access would have problems. if lfn support is done with a redirector (I confess to weak knowledge of how it is done). this may be able to trap all access. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shape the Mobile Experience: Free Subscription Software experts and developers: Be at the forefront of tech innovation. Intel(R) Software Adrenaline delivers strategic insight and game-changing conversations that shape the rapidly evolving mobile landscape. Sign up now. http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=63431311&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
