long filename problem

slack66 · 11-04-2005, 05:45 AM

hi

i have 4 fileserver running slackware 10.1...my problem many of my user is creating so long filename

and also some of my user are creating long folder name and i have experiencing problem in my files went i tried to backup the files.
is there a way or script that automatically denied a user or limit the long filename to be created? thks!

jailbait · 11-04-2005, 10:20 AM

"i have 4 fileserver running slackware 10.1...my problem many of my user is creating so long filename

and also some of my user are creating long folder name and i have experiencing problem in my files went i tried to backup the files.
is there a way or script that automatically denied a user or limit the long filename to be created? thks!"

What problems are you having backing up long filenames?

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Steve Stites

RGummi · 11-04-2005, 12:40 PM

Hello,

do you have problem with long file names or problems with file names with spaces and other special signs in it?

slack66 · 11-05-2005, 12:42 AM

actually i just dont want so see my user creating so long filename in my server its annoying went i try to ls my directory it is diffiulty to see such a long long filename and directory name

Tinkster · 11-05-2005, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by slack66
actually i just dont want so see my user creating so
long filename in my server its annoying went i try to ls
my directory it is diffiulty to see such a long long filename
and directory name:(

Well, in that case: it's a training-issue. I'm not aware of any
artificial limitations that you can put on file-name lengths.

Just ask them not to do it.

Cheers,
Tink

RGummi · 11-05-2005, 03:30 AM

Hello,

I hav had some problem with shell scripts (backup and moving files) and spaces in file names. Tip: You must change the IFS variable and use quoting!

R