# File lib/ole/storage/file_system.rb, line 110
      def expand_path path
        # its already absolute if it starts with a '/'
        unless path =~ /^\//
          # get the raw stored pwd value (its blank for root)
          pwd = @ole.dir.instance_variable_get :@pwd
          path = "#{pwd}/#{path}"
        end
        # at this point its already absolute. we use File.expand_path
        # just for the .. and . handling
        # No longer use RUBY_PLATFORM =~ /win/ as it matches darwin. better way?
        if File::ALT_SEPARATOR != "\\"
          File.expand_path(path)
        else
          File.expand_path(path)[2..-1]
        end
      end