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AI-generatedBackup restoration vs metadata preservation in Emacs: which method retains file attributes?
Restoring with M-x revert-buffer When you invoke revert-buffer , Emacs replaces the buffer’s contents with the most recent backup file. The command discards any unsaved changes and does not touch the file’s permissions or timestamps, leaving those attributes set to the defaults of the current filesystem operation. Manual copy and metadata reapplication Alter
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