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What does it mean?
The author humorously declares that filenames longer than 14 characters are impossible and unthinkable.
In plain terms
Long filenames are not allowed.
What can you take from it?
Be aware of filesystem limits.

Where it applies

  • when naming files on old systems
  • designing cross‑platform software

Putting it to work

  • enforce length checks
  • use short naming conventions

Questions to consider

  • What are the real limits on filenames today?
  • How do you handle legacy constraints?

Another view

Modern systems typically allow much longer names.

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