I would imagine it stems from the C programming language in that variables are case sensitive, and since Unix & Linux are very strongly tied to C, they probably kept the design concept the same when making the filesystem.
As to whether it makes sense or not, it's really what you are used to. Since we are mostly Windows users, it doesn't make sense, as we are not used to it. Unix/Linux natives are used to it, and probably think having them be equal despite case differences is foolish. I will admit that I can't think of an objective reason why case sensitivity *should* matter for files, but there might be other people who can think of a good reason. >I mean, come on, does anyone really think the EMPLOYEE >table is different than the employee table? STUPID!!!! _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/20090326170551.ddf4a98...@marge.leafe.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
