pep, what is this hdd-os interaction ?? can u be a bit more elaborate... are u refering to the hdd device driver ? -p -----Original Message----- From: TC, PAVAN [mailto:pavan.t-c@xxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 11:38 AM To: bitlug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bitlug] Re: talk > 2. Getting raw data to PC > Harddisk basics > hdd-os interaction > 3. Managing data > on Hdd (filesystems) > on OS (VFS) > 4. User interface > C api > Linux syscalls > 5. Efficiency considerations(Advanced) > What filesystem, what layout etc. > FS buffering issues The split up seems Ok, but not 2,3 and 4 together. Since we can also club the app with 4, we can make this an exclusive session. 2 & 3 in one, 4 in one, and if time permits, we can squeeze 5 in the same session. Now, who does what? me fine with any topic. pep, pick n' choose. TC