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From: igug@ingr.com (Igug Moderator)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.questions,ingr.general
Subject: Directory File Inode Structure
Keywords: Inodes
Message-ID: <5434@ingr.com>
Date: 25 May 89 21:49:34 GMT
Organization: Intergraph Corp. Huntsville, Al
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Would someone clarify something for me?

Over a period of time I understand that a directory file will continue
to grow as new inode slots are added.  When the files in a directory
get deleted and the inode is nulled out, the size of the directory yet
remains the same. Fine, now when I begin to add files again are the
old slots, that were nulled, reused in the same sequence?  Also, will I
encounter 'file system indirection' only when I access a file that has
its inode in the 321st slot?

Also, can I look at a directory file with fsdb and can anyone recommend
a good book that covers use of fsdb.

Thanks