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No, it's not data about the file, it's part of the contents of a directory or of a number of directories as a file can be referenced (even several times) in any number of directories.

Stéphane Chazelas
– Stéphane Chazelas

2020-10-25 18:21:32 +00:00
Commented Oct 25, 2020 at 18:21
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I think that's a matter of definitions. I see no problem in the data about the file including multiple names, and being spread across multiple locations,

Henrik supports the community
– Henrik supports the community

2020-10-26 22:21:23 +00:00
Commented Oct 26, 2020 at 22:21

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