Metadata Management
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1. A method of removing metadata from a file with metadata comprising:
- reading a value from an input file;
determining if the value is part of the metadata to be removed;
replacing the value with a placeholder; and
writing the value to an output file.
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Abstract
A method for removing some or all metadata from files during copying or moving. Metadata management software may register with an operating system and be called to remove metadata crossing a trust boundary, such as going from a local hard drive to a file share.
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1. A method of removing metadata from a file with metadata comprising:
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reading a value from an input file; determining if the value is part of the metadata to be removed; replacing the value with a placeholder; and writing the value to an output file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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