+ /* The file to be received is a directory, so we need
+ * to prepare appropriately. If there is already a
+ * file of that name and it is *not* a directory, then
+ * we need to delete it. If it doesn't exist, then
+ * recursively create it. */
+
+ if (dry_run) return; /* XXXX -- might cause inaccuracies?? -- mbp */