I'm out of votes, or I would ++ your above node. This tickles the creative side of my brain (ie - it made me smile).

However, I still personally believe that you are misreading the intent of the original post. It is ambiguous and can be read either way, yes, but since there is usually nothing limiting a sub directory to only holding 10K files, the only parsing of the original post (without an update from the poster) that is left is that there is a requirement that no more than 10K files can be in any folder.

Now, if chuckd clarifies his intent, then I will reconsider my decision. Until that time, the other parsing of the title and question is <spock>highly illogical</spock>. ;-)

Note to chuckd and other future posters - please re-read your posts and clarify them (with updates noted) if others are not clear on your question.

--MidLifeXis

In reply to Re^4: how to write < 10K files to folder by MidLifeXis
in thread how to write < 10K files to folder by chuckd

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