Re: Writing new filesystem

From: Herman Oosthuysen (Herman@WirelessNetworksInc.com)
Date: Tue Feb 25 2003 - 16:51:10 EST


  [snip]
>
> Look at fs/Makefile, search for "ext2", and add your new fs directory in
> the appropriate spots.
>
> I would recommend using ext2 or something, rather than msdosfs, as your
> template. The DOS filesystem is crufty.
>
> -andy
>

I agree with above. Also, first look at the simplest fs, which is
romfs. Then look at the oldest, which is minix and finally look at
ext2. After that exercise, you'll know how it works.

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