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From: ccastbs@prism.gatech.EDU (Shannon Bell)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: FST feasability
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Date: 27 Jul 90 13:26:41 GMT
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I was mulling over FST pros and cons, and it occurred to me: the major
problem with an FST is that it has to be worked into the entire system
because it probably needs a slightly different interface than any other FST.
(I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. At least, I hope so.)
Would it be possible to crate an FST with exactly the same interface as one
already available (Prodos, I guess) but with some of the limitations removed?
GS/OS would make the same calls as it would to Prodos, and get the same info
back, but the actual device could hold >32 Meg, possibly handle more than
two volumes on a slot (though I have a hunch this would be considerably 
tougher), etc. Is this a feasable idea?

Shannon Bell    ccastbs@prism.gatech.edu