https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=502419
Bug ID: 502419
Summary: More robust duplicate detection when overwriting file
Classification: Applications
Product: dolphin
Version: 24.12.3
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: dolphin-bugs-n...@kde.org
Reporter: f.alexander.wi...@gmail.com
CC: kfm-de...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
When copying/moving a file to a path where a file with the same name exists, a
dialog is shown stating that the files seem identical with the following
tooltip:
"The files are likely to be identical: They have the same size and their
contents are the same at the beginning, middle and end"
Perhaps this could be more robust.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Copy a file to a path where another copy already exists.
OBSERVED RESULT
A dialog stating the following:
"The files are likely to be identical: They have the same size and their
contents are the same at the beginning, middle and end"
EXPECTED RESULT
I'd expect that a robust method is used to ensure one doesn't accidentally
overwrite a file if it is different. I don't know how big the portions are
which are being compared, but maybe a SHA checksum would reduce the likelihood
of collisions.
The "Checksums" tab of the properties dialog already integrates various
checksums, so that could be adapted.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: openSUSE Tumbleweed 20250329
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.12.0
Qt Version: 6.8.2
Kernel Version: 6.13.8-1-default (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
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