Re: An alternative to ".svn" for storing metadata: ADS

Yes, that's why I suggested it as an alternative, not a replacement. One of the benefits of this approach is optimized search times, when searching for files or text.
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  2010/4/12 Daniel Apostolov, Webrich Services <apostolov_at_webrichservices.com>:
> Hello,
>
> I would suggest using NTFS ADS (Alternative Data Streams) to store SVN
> metadata, as an optional alternative to the ".svn" folders.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/105763
>
> Please excuse me, if you have already considered this approach. I have not
> evaluated all the cons and pros, so it is just an idea.

  In addition to Urlich's response, have you considered what would
  happen if the user had a FAT32 partition instead of NTFS?

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