Method and system for an overlay filesystem

Details Method and system for an overlay filesystem Method and system for an overlay filesystem

2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Mizrahi, Diane (Department: 2165)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

Reexamination Certificate

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10625219

ABSTRACT:
An overlay filesystem is described. The overlay filesystem is capable of accessing files from a first layer or a second layer based on one or more criteria. The overlay filesystem is also capable of saving changes made to any files in a different layer while preserving the original files in the original layer.

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