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add file name rules for desktop#429

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@Svanvith Svanvith commented Aug 7, 2025

@TheOneRing could you please check if all is correct what I wrote?

## Key Guidelines

1. Avoid using prohibited characters or reserved words in filenames on any OS.
2. If syncing from Linux/macOS to a Windows-based share, ensure filenames follow Windows naming rules.
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Hmm can we improve that statement.

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Sure. But how?

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Good question, I only know that the sentence feels weird :D

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I tried it with a new wording. Maybe it feels better now

## Common Limitations

### a. Maximum Path Length

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Hmm, we only support Windows 10+ so I guess we can rephrase the second part.
Also I assume as long as the sync root is <260 char we are not affected. If the sync root is > 260 chars we would warn "The path '%1' is too long. Please enable long paths in the Windows settings or choose a different folder"

For context.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation?tabs=registry#enable-long-paths-in-windows-10-version-1607-and-later

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I rewrote it ;) hope it is now better

@Svanvith Svanvith merged commit 82db072 into main Aug 11, 2025
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@Svanvith Svanvith deleted the file-names-desktop branch August 11, 2025 12:46
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