Method and apparatus for managing file versions in an informatio

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1993-12-20

1997-03-18

Black, Thomas G.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

39518211, 395405, 364DIG1, 3642821, 364243, 36422281, G06F 1300

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ABSTRACT:
A method for managing a file including updating the file by incrementing by one unit the numbers of successive versions of the file that are available in at least two media (S0-S4), and, in normal operation, all the available media after election of a majority version (MV), and rewriting the majority version in the media not containing it, and subsequent to unavailability of a medium, updating all the available media after election and rewriting the majority version and incrementing its version number by two units.

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