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@@ -31,12 +31,19 @@ as well as the exception \exception{error}. Note that the times
returned by \function{stat()} are floating-point values, like all time
values in MacPython.
-One additional function is available:
+One additional function is available, but only under Classic MacPython,
+not under Carbon MacPython:
\begin{funcdesc}{xstat}{path}
This function returns the same information as \function{stat()}, but
with three additional values appended: the size of the resource fork
of the file and its 4-character creator and type.
+ Availability: Classic MacPython only.
+ \deprecated{2.3}{Use the \function{\refmodule{macfs}.FSSpec()}
+ function to get an FSSpec object for the file, then
+ use the \method{GetCreatorType()} method to get the
+ creator and type information. It will no longer be
+ possible to get the size of the resource fork.}
\end{funcdesc}