Messages in this thread | | | From | Albert Cahalan <> | Subject | Re: Minix filesystem. | Date | Fri, 17 May 1996 04:01:26 -0400 (EDT) |
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From: jas@tanken.canit.se (Simon Josefsson) > > Should the minix file-system really be defaulted to yes in the > configuration? The Configuration.help-file says "Everyone should > say Y or M so that they are able to read this common floppy format" > -- perhaps change it to something like "Minix is a common floppy > format, say Y or M if you think you have use for it"? Many people > doesn't use the floppy all that often -- and it isn't so diffucult > to say Y if you want to use it on a ram-disk. > > If the Configuration.help-file is correct, the minix-filesystem > enlarges the kernel with 25KB -- imho that alone is enough to > make it default to No. > > "Lets all kill this one, just say N" would probably generate to much > flames for me to handle, so i'm not going to mention that one.. ;)
Well actually...
The Minix filesystem is used to save space on boot disks. It's only a gain if it can save more than 25kB on a typical boot disk. If it can't save 25kB, then it is a net loss.
For floppies, tar and mtools/msdosfs are more portable. You can use vfat to get long filenames.
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