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Computer file management and backup system

  • US 5,664,186 A
  • Filed: 05/08/1995
  • Issued: 09/02/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for managing files listed in a directory, said method comprising the following steps performed in whole or part by a digital computer:

  • receiving a backup request with scope of said directory, and in response, locking said directory, then setting an indicator for said directory and then unlocking said directory;

    receiving a request to change a specified file, and in response, determining that said specified file is listed in said directory and said indicator is set for said directory, making a copy of said specified file, making said change either to said specified file or said copy thereof; and

    after the unlocking step, copying to a backup repository said directory and files including said specified file or said copy thereof which has not been changed but excluding said specified file or said copy thereof which has been changed, and then resetting said indicator.

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