From mboxrd@z Thu Jan  1 00:00:00 1970
From: Hans Reiser <reiser@namesys.com>
Subject: Using symlinks to implement views
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:05:28 -0700
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I propose that if a mask contains a symlink, that it be a fallthru to 
where the link points to, and that it transform the name being looked up 
in the manner usual for symlinks that are followed.

I believe the result will be a small amount of code, and it will 
effectively implement views.  Am I right?  If yes, send me back a more 
rigorous definition for it so that I can confirm I was understood.

Hans