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Very implausible. Mv across filesystems is usually implemented as a copy then delete. Worst case, you'll have the data exist in both locations.
by Sanddancer 10y ago
Very implausible. Mv across filesystems is usually implemented as a copy then delete. Worst case, you'll have the data exist in both locations.
- nshepperd 10y agoIt's possible, in case of physical disconnection or power interruption. There is no guarantee that the copied data will be flushed out of buffers into nonvolatile storage before the delete is (unless the program asks for such a flush and the system honors it).