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On my MacBook OSX Filer and Python os.rename ignore name changes that only involve case changes when working with files on a NAS. For python I've written a function for renaming files and folders to an intermediate name then renaming to the desired name when the change only involves case. Is there a better approach for making both OSX Filer and Python not ignore case only changes?

Buoy
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    It's because of HFS+, which is a case insensitive but case preserving filesystem. Is changing the underlying filesystem an option for you? – wim Nov 27 '16 at 17:26
  • It is not Python -- it is the underlying file system which is case insensitive on OS X by default. – dawg Nov 27 '16 at 17:27
  • I corrected my question because I forgot the important detail that this rename problem only occurs when renaming files on a NAS which is formatted for Windows. Renaming files with only changes in case on the local Mac drive works fine. – Buoy Nov 29 '16 at 18:14
  • I thought this site sent emails when my question received comments so I missed your comments. If there is not better ,fix than reformating the NAS I will stick with renaming to a temporary name. I seem to recall the ASUS router only works with a Windows formatted drive. – Buoy Nov 29 '16 at 20:05

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