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Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 12:06:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: Thunder from the hill <thunder@ngforever.de>
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To: Jeremy White <jwhite@codeweavers.com>
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Subject: Re: isofs unhide option:  troubles with Wine
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Hi,

On 3 Jun 2002, Jeremy White wrote:
> possible rather than impossible. Question is - why was hide the default
> and what was that decision based upon ?

Supposedly, someone wanted it _really_ hidden. I can't currently think of 
another sane reason, I don't know if you can and it's just these 
headaches. However, what's the advantage in disappearing files?

I suggest making them readable, but not listed.

Regards,
Thunder
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