Re: [nfsv4] [RFD] How to interpret empty path components in fs_locations/fs_locations_info

Nicolas Williams <Nicolas.Williams@oracle.com> Tue, 19 October 2010 21:55 UTC

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From: Nicolas Williams <Nicolas.Williams@oracle.com>
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Subject: Re: [nfsv4] [RFD] How to interpret empty path components in fs_locations/fs_locations_info
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Well, a server could accept empty components, and treat them as if they
are not there.

What must not be allowed is objects with empty names.