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Method for moving an open file being accessed by at least one user

US6366928B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1995
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/1724
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for moving open files on a computer system is disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, an open file may be accessed by a user while being moved. To ensure accuracy, if data is to be written to an open file while it is being moved, the data is written to both the old and new locations.

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