In ProDOS: >> In the root directory there can only be 51 files. << 13 files / block * 4 blocks / ProDOS volume - 1 file for the volume name = 51 names / volume
>> Subdirectories can have any number of files. << There are 2 bytes (16 bites) for the File Count (num of files) in a subdirectory, giving you 2 ^ 16 = 65536 files / subdirectory. Of course this is misleading because any number of these could subdirectories could be sub-subdirectories, sub-sub-subdirectories, etc., which in the end gives you an infinite number of files. >> According to my Copy 2 plus manual, it has a limitation of 255 files per directory. << Yes, according to the Copy ][+ manual, they limited C2P to accessing 255 files / directory at a time. These files are all that you will be shown on the screen, even if you have more files in the subdirectory. They then go on to mention: 1) that they selected 255 because of memory and program speed 2) that 80 to 100 is the practical number of files / subdirectory to use Dan Wallace -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
