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  package java.nio.file.attribute;
  
  /**
   * File attributes associated with a file in a file system that supports
   * legacy "DOS" attributes.
   *
   * <p> <b>Usage Example:</b>
   * <pre>
   *    Path file = ...
   *    DosFileAttributes attrs = Files.readAttributes(file, DosFileAttributes.class);
   * </pre>
   *
   * @since 1.7
   */
  
  public interface DosFileAttributes
      extends BasicFileAttributes
  {
      /**
       * Returns the value of the read-only attribute.
       *
       * <p> This attribute is often used as a simple access control mechanism
       * to prevent files from being deleted or updated. Whether the file system
       * or platform does any enforcement to prevent <em>read-only</em> files
       * from being updated is implementation specific.
       *
       * @return  the value of the read-only attribute
       */
      boolean isReadOnly();
  
      /**
       * Returns the value of the hidden attribute.
       *
       * <p> This attribute is often used to indicate if the file is visible to
       * users.
       *
       * @return  the value of the hidden attribute
       */
      boolean isHidden();
  
      /**
       * Returns the value of the archive attribute.
       *
       * <p> This attribute is typically used by backup programs.
       *
       * @return  the value of the archive attribute
       */
      boolean isArchive();
  
      /**
       * Returns the value of the system attribute.
       *
       * <p> This attribute is often used to indicate that the file is a component
       * of the operating system.
       *
       * @return  the value of the system attribute
       */
      boolean isSystem();
  }
  