Overview
No more 10 character filename limit
No more 77 files limit
Improved space efficiency
Backwards compatible
File Name Length
On 'new format' discs, up to 255 characters
Requires reformat of discs
Conversion possible, but not implemented
On old discs, 10 character limit remains
Any FileCore FS can support it; no driver change needed
Transparent to applications
New directory format
Variable size of entries
Variable size of directories
Directories grow as needed
No driver change needed
Transparent to applications
Increased map size
Maximum idlen increased from 15 to 19
Requires reformat of discs
Conversion would be tricky
Dramatically improves space efficiency (smaller LFAU)
Any FileCore FS can support it; no driver change needed
Transparent to applications
Floppy formats
E+ and F+ format give long filenames
No extra space used on empty discs
No change in LFAU for floppies
DOS formats etc supported as before
E and F format still supported
D format deprecated, but should still work
General improvements
Automatic truncation of names in Filer windows
Alt-click renaming of files
'Confirm deletes' option
'Faster' now an option
Upgraded for Long Filenames
Truncates names in *cat, *info, *fileinfo and *ex
Defaults to width of screen
System variable FileSwitch$NameWidth controls truncation
*copy improved (doesn't claim free pool any more)
Better in Task Windows
Multiple simultaneous *copies now work well
Upgraded for Long Filenames
Supports new format RAM disc
Now uses FileCore_LayoutStructure
Multi-zone RAM discs supported (results in smaller LFAU)
Can support >16M RAM discs (upto 256M)
New CDFS
Implemented in C
Complete redesign and rewrite
New, improved API
Broader range of CD standards supported
Type mapping system can be extended
CD Standards
Red Book (Audio CDs)
Yellow Book (Data CDs)
ISO 9660/High Sierra
CD-ROM/XA and Green Book (CD-I)
Orange Book
Backwards Compatability
Filing system use should be compatible
However, some old SWIs and *commands no longer present
Backwards compatability module exists for old drivers
But all new software should use new API
Most applications should have no problems