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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:55:20 -0500
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Subject: Re: Why is stat slow?
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Ah, so you were referring to cases where one might use /? to get help from
a Windows program.  Good to know.  And yes, I suppose typing /\? (or maybe
'/?') would help avoid an unintentional match.

Best - Eliot

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