Bug #67477: File Gone After Unexpected Reboot
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A bug report about a file disappearing after an unexpected reboot, with a comment suggesting a better way to handle file writing to minimize data loss.
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It would be nicer to write the new content first, and only then truncate. This way even if the worst happens, there is less data loss.