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Now that you have all your hardware together, it is time to decide how Color 64 will be able to store all its files.
The BBS program divides up external storage into "drives" (short for "disk drive"). In these instructions, a drive is a generic term used to refer to any type of external storage. For example, a drive can be a 1541 floppy disk drive, a CMD HD 16-megabyte partition, a 2-megabyte REU, or any other separate and isolated area where files can be stored.
On the drives are stored "groups" of files. A files group is a collection of files that have a common function. Each group of files must be together in a designated drive area. For example, the Public Messages group is the group of all the public messages posted by the users on a BBS system and a single drive should be designated for this group. You can have several groups on one drive if space permits.
Drive Group with Drive Assignment Examples
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Group Assignment (Example only!)