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Mac: Determine the correct error code to return from OnGetFileStream when hydrating a file fails

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affects: correctness domain: user-mode platform: macOS pri3
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Description

Requires #183

OnGetFileStream currently returns EIOError when it fails to hydrate a file. Is that correct?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing issue #183 and the Mac-specific OnGetFileStream failure path. Determine the expected error code when file hydration fails, then update the behavior and verify that the returned code matches the project’s intended semantics.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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