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Hello,

I'm considering using os.rename or shutil for renaming=20
files on OS X (Snow Leopard).  However, I've read that=20
shutil doesn't copy the resource fork or metadata for=20
the files on OS X.  I'm not sure about os.rename though. =20
I need to keep the resource fork and metadata.  Is it=20
better if I just use os.system('mv =E2=80=A6') or is os.rename=20
safe to use?

Thanks.

Jay