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Originally Posted by deep
Yes, It's a really old one ... I thought it might be an interesting way to approach the issue of symlinks... but since it hasn't grabbed the attention of kernel programmers for so many years, it's probably not a good solution ...
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The Linux Kernel Project has had one (or more) rounds of patent issues over the implementation of VFAT.
Ten years ago feels about right for when they where heavily engaged with MS on the matter.
So this patch might have been ignored due to those troubles, not due to the quality of the patch or the idea.
Note: This is one of the reasons for so many options on the VFAT system.
That allows the selection of a combination of options required to mount most of the other "almost FAT" file systems without trampling on anyone's I.P. rights.