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From: michael@jester.GUN.de (Michael Gerhards)
Subject: Re: Dont use mv on DOS fs
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Date: Thu, 15 Dec 1994 16:23:25 GMT
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In article <D0r6xD.B76@world.std.com> , Rob Snow wrote:
> I hope that this isn't a FAQ.  When I use mv on a mounted DOS fs it hangs 
> my system. (ie. mv /dos_c_drive/autoexec.bat /dos_c_drive/test.txt)

It also happens if you move files from dosfs to ufs. 

But, as I rarely need to work with dosfiles, it doesnt hurt...

Michael
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