Quoting "David J. Ruck" <druck@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: > Kade Hansson <kade.hansson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > One problem with this approach is that Windows and other devices with > > proprietary FAT drivers, like MP3 players and cameras, will not be able > > to see the FAT partition. But unless we want to muck around with the ADFS > > code, that is probably the only approach to FileCore sharing a disc with > > FAT. > > I see no purpose in a shared format disc. Either format as Filecore for > exclusive use with RISC OS, or in a different format (invariably FAT) for > data interchange. > > Partition tables are then not an issue for FileCore (not ADFS or SCSIFS, as > they are just hardware drivers), as anything it doesn't recognise as its > own is passed around the image filing systems, and its up to them to find > any partition tables and valid partitions. But then you're placing a restriction on what people can do with their drives. If you want to format a disc with one partition, fine. I would like to see a system that doesn't restrict people's freedom. Dave --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support