int p1, p2, l1, l2;

        // if unsure return this method returns true

        p1 = path1.lastIndexOf('/');
        p2 = path2.lastIndexOf('/');
        l1 = path1.length() - p1;
        l2 = path2.length() - p2;

        // anything with dots voids comparison
        if ((l1 > 1 && path1.charAt(p1 + 1) == '.') || (l2 > 1 && path2.charAt(p2 + 1) == '.')) {