Configurations
Introduction - Different Configurations
The smallest possible system would be two 1541 disk drives, with three disks: Program disk, Boot disk, and system disk (all other file groups). The first drive would be the Program Files, and the drive from which you boot the system. The second drive would have your system disk in it and would be used for all the other file groups (System Files, Public messages, etc.).
With larger amounts of space, there are a few guidelines to remember:
- You should always keep your Program Files on a separate drive, but perhaps you can put the password file with them. Also, it is customary to have the Program Files stored on device number 8, drive number 0.
- For a new system, the System Files will not take up very much room, so this can probably be combined with the Help Files, Text Files, or another small group.
- The Caller Log section can usually be combined with the System Files if you do not need a daily copy of activity (but remember that the Caller Log must be stored on drive 0 of a device).
Other than that, it is up to you how you allocate space on your system. If at first you are not sure how to do it, then don't worry. The SETUP program will allow you to change the location of all these files, which allows you to balance out the file load on each drive. You will be able to see if a certain drive has too many files, so all you will need to do is change the location of the groups and move the files. At this point you should plan out on paper how you will store the files groups so you will be ready when you begin the installation process.
During the rest of the documentation, I will refer to swapping disks while booting certain programs. If your system does not require swapping disks (as on a Hard Drive system), then you must make sure that all the files that are required will be accessible when booting Color 64 programs. This can be accomplished by putting all the Program Files and Boot Programs in the same area, or by putting them in separate partitions on the same hard drive.
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