jmacd / xdelta

open-source binary diff, delta/differential compression tools, VCDIFF/RFC 3284 delta compression
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Feature: Restore File Attributes and File DateStamp/TimeStamp #204

Open HotDenim opened 9 years ago

HotDenim commented 9 years ago

Could you build in the ability to Restore File Attributes and File DateStamp/TimeStamp (you would have to store them in the delta file). For Streams you could use current Date & Time, and attributes specified on command line. ?

It would then make regeneration of a file even more complete / 100%.

It can be IMPORTANT in some cases (where files need specific attributes, e.g. system/hidden files). Or in certain cases, e.g. when executable file checks its file date/time and attributes and takes certain actions if they are not the original know attributes and time/date!