> I remember that you were also interested in even having > 2 GB in > a single file? Then you cannot use the DOS file interface but must > write your program almost like a Windows text mode / console > application, I believe
I fail to understand, how 'almost like Windows text mode / console' will change any limits in filesystem or OS. > (I am not sure if FreeDOS supports files > of > 2 GB yet, I'm not either (this would require detailed testing), but the inherent filesize limit for FAT16/FAT32 is 2^32-1 > but the "seek" function of DOS is limited > to 2 GB files). it's not (the *implementaion* may be limited by using signed long's) see www.microsoft.com/hwdev/tech/storage/ntfs-preinstall.asp for some interesting information on that tom ---------- list options/archives/etc.: http://www.topica.com/lists/fd-dev unsubscribe: send blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Rv5.bbRv4l.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
