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Old 08-04-2006
sparse files

what are sparse files?
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Old 08-04-2006
Four unrelated questions from one user within a couple of minutes - is this homework?
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Old 08-04-2006
It definitely looks like that thestevew. I am closing this thread. areef4u, please follow the rules. No homework questions.
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