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Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:36:32 -0400
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On 3/29/2013 4:25 PM, Bill Priest wrote:
> #3 I saw lots of complaints and responses for requests for drive info;
> but I never saw an explanation of why this checking is being done.

I haven't looked at the code like you have but I believe this is to
avoid the case of the file being copied onto itself.

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Larry

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A: Yes.
 > Q: Are you sure?
 >> A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
 >>> Q: Why is top posting annoying in email?

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