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From: Mario Dima
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 23:08

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How does one create hidden files from Java?

In particular I am interested in creating a file that will be placed in a
user's directory, but it is invisible to the user.  In windows, for example,
when I pick all files in a directory, I want my file to be invisible.

TIA
Mario

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