I assume the file would be deleted as soon as any client finishes downloading. (If the files are backed by regular files on a unix-like system, then the existin

I assume the file would be deleted as soon as any client finishes downloading. (If the files are backed by regular files on a unix-like system, then the existing open handles to the file will keep working, allowing currently-connected clients to finish downloading, but preventing any new clients from starting the download.)