Re: FileInputStream.skip() is broken in Linux (32-bit) on large files
chrism778@gmail.com wrote:
The skip() method appears to be broken in the Java 1.5.05 JVM for
kernel 2.6.9 of Linux (32-bit) when you pass in a value larger than
Integer.MAX_VALUE. I keep getting an "IOException: Invalid Argument"
when trying to skip more than Integer.MAX_VALUE bytes in a file larger
than Integer.MAX_VALUE.
...
Does anyone know of a workaround or fix for this?
I note you had found a work-around for the current
installation, by changing the FS. Assuming the FS
were not open for adjustment to this apps. needs,
I was wondering if this simple little hack might work.
..
long target = Integer.MAX_VALUE*5l + 7l;
while ( target>Integer.MAX_VALUE ) {
fis.skip( Integer.MAX_VALUE );
target -= Integer.MAX_VALUE;
}
fis.skip( target );
..
A test by the OP under the original conditions would
be interesting, but I am also interested in hearing
theoretical comments.
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