On Tue, 8 Oct 2002, Mike A. Harris wrote:

> On Sun, 6 Oct 2002, Tom Diehl wrote:
> 
> >> Unfortunately, VFAT is part of Linux, NOT Windows
> >> 2000.  Therefore, other than using FAT or FAT32, NTFS
> >
> >HUH?? A VFAT file system is a windoze filesystem. Linux is just 
> >smart enough to read it. IIRC VFAT=FAT32.
> 
> Technically speaking, the filesystem is FAT, and there are 
> different variants of FAT.  FAT12, FAT16, FAT32.
> 
> Just thought I would clarify the incorrect misconception that 
> VFAT==FAT32, as it does not.  Just for fun, format an MSDOS 
> floppy disk (FAT12) and mount it as VFAT.  ;o)

Thanks for the info Mike. I stand corrected!!

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