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204) rename() that is _not_ cross-directory. Locking rules: caller locks 204) rename() that is _not_ cross-directory. Locking rules: caller locks
21the parent and finds source and target. In case of exchange (with 21the parent and finds source and target. In case of exchange (with
22RENAME_EXCHANGE in rename2() flags argument) lock both. In any case, 22RENAME_EXCHANGE in flags argument) lock both. In any case,
23if the target already exists, lock it. If the source is a non-directory, 23if the target already exists, lock it. If the source is a non-directory,
24lock it. If we need to lock both, lock them in inode pointer order. 24lock it. If we need to lock both, lock them in inode pointer order.
25Then call the method. All locks are exclusive. 25Then call the method. All locks are exclusive.