Hi!
> > > In 3.6.X, we have two stat data structs. struct stat_data_v1 is for using
> > > files from 3.5.x, and it has a 16 bit link count. struct stat_data is for
> > > new files and directories, and it has the 32 bit link count.
> > >
> > > You only get the new format stat data on new partitions, or on 3.5.x disks
> > > that have been mounted -o conv.
> > >
> > > -chris
> >
> > So is the following the right solution?
> >
> > for stat(), if (i_nlink > 64k-1 && on architecture where n_link_t is 16 bits)
> > return 64k-1
> > for stat64() return the correct value
>
> If you make it a compile time option (return ENLINK on the one hand, or give
> incorrect nlink on the other hand), I think everybody will be happy! :o) Only "du"
> and co. might get into some troubles|produce incorrect results with that compile
> time option, but this is far better than simply not allowing it,
> isn't it?
Well, find might get pretty confused, too.
Pavel
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