Extended attributes file system
CA 2178753 C · Owner: Nevarez, Carlos A. · Inventors: Nevarez, Carlos A.
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The present invention provides, a definition format, and structure of, extended attributes (210) for managing maintaining, and controlling file systems. This is accomplished by creating a database containing management, maintenance control, and other, user-defined data that are associated with a directory entry (110A-110D) of the, file system. The database is stored inside the extended attribute or sets of extended attributes (210). According to the present invention, each extended attribute (210) includes a header (210A) for defining, the extended attribute that comprises a first plurality of fields (310-318). It also includes a plurality of records (210B) for storing data. In turn, each …
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