[Ham-Computers] RE: FAT32, How many partitions?

[Dale Miller]

Hsu Aaron NBC Universal wrote:
> The largest FAT32 partition I worked with was 127GB, which was near the
> BIOS limit on that particular system (137GB).  Remember, it's not just
> the OS that might limit the partition size, but BIOS might also be a
> limiting factor.  Luckily, BIOS' in the past few years can handle more
> than 137GB (the former limit).
>
> For the technical skinny on FAT32 and Windows XP, check here:
>
>   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314463
>
>
> As to number of partitions, I believe the max number of "physical"
> partitions is 4.  However, you can create "logical" partitions within
> the "extended" partition type.  IIRC, the number of logical partitions
> is only limited by the OS and the number of drive identifiers (e.g.
> drive letters).
>
> 73,
>
>   - Aaron Hsu, NN6O
>
>
> p.s.  For reference, I'll be in VR2-land (Hong Kong) for the next week
> or so for a family function (a Golden Anniversary (50 years)).  I'll try
> to monitor the list, but the capable hands of the other list "experts"
> should be more than enough to solve any questions that arise!
>
>   

Sorry Aaron, but max number of Primary partitions is 4, but Microsucks
can only handle one at a time (not sure about WinXP)
But as Robert said you can only have 24 drives (partitions) cause there
are only 24 letters available (C to Z).
Now I think BSD does the naming different so not sure if it is the same
or not.


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