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From: Pavel Machek <pavel@suse.cz>
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Subject: Re: NFS Client patch
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Hi!

> > In any case, what happens if the file was renamed or removed between the
> > 2 readdir calls. A cookie identifying a name that was returned last, or
> > should be read next is just as volatile as a cookie that contains an
> > offset into the directory.
> 
> No, if the file was removed, it still tells you where to start your search.  A missing filename is
> just as good a marker as a present one.

And if new file is created with same name?
								Pavel

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