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SubjectRe: [PATCH] Added CONFIG_VFAT_FS_DUALNAMES option
> What happens on collision? With 60000 entries in directory, there will
> be 50% chance of collision. BAD.

Far more surely - its a birthday paradox.

> Why not use something like position in directory instead of random
> number?

Agreed 100%. I'm also not sure it should be called "vfat" when operating
in this mode as it's not vfat any more - it needs a new name.

Alan


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