Synced files from Linux/Mac users end up planting ._hidden files for Windows users
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Description
When using Linux or Mac, when adding files to a folder (e.g.- some.pdf), Windows users end up with extra files.. the sharted file (e.g.- some.pdf) and a hidden version of the file (e.g.- ._some.pdf).
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Research direction
No source file, test, or entry point is identified in the issue. Start by reproducing the sync scenario with a file such as some.pdf across Linux or Mac and Windows; done means Windows users receive only the shared file, without an extra ._some.pdf file.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux, macos
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100