[Ham-Computers] RE: filesize

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

>>> What is the largest file size XP will handle?
>>> What is the largest file size win98 will handle?

Both of these are more filesystem dependent than OS dependent.  NTFS essentially has no filesize limit (upto the size of the volume), but there might be practical limits imposed.  FAT32 filesize is limited to 4GB.  Hopefully, you're not using FAT16!

More info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAT32
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/winpreinst/ntfs-preinstall.mspx
http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs_vs_fat.htm


>>> What are the file size limitations on a Linux like Puppy?

I'm not that familiar with Linux, so I'll let our Linux members answer this question.  That in mind, I'll also refer you to this comparison table:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_file_systems


73,

  - Aaron, NN6O