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Introduction – Different Configurations

The most basic Color 64 configuration can operate with two 1541 disk drives and three disks: a Program disk, a Boot disk, and a System disk (containing all remaining file groups). In this setup, the first drive contains the Program Files and is used to boot the system. The second drive contains the System disk and stores the remaining file groups, such as System Files, Public Messages, and related data.

As additional storage becomes available, consider the following guidelines:

Program Files should remain on a dedicated drive. The Password file may be stored with them if space permits. Traditionally, Program Files are placed on device 8, drive 0.
On a new system, System Files typically require minimal space and may be combined with Help Files, Text Files, or another smaller group.
The Caller Log may be stored with the System Files if you do not require separate daily logs. However, the Caller Log must reside on drive 0 of a device.

Beyond these general recommendations, storage allocation is flexible and ultimately determined by your available hardware and preferences. If you are uncertain about initial placement, do not be concerned. The SETUP program allows you to change file group locations at any time, making it easy to redistribute files if a drive becomes too full. You can rebalance storage simply by updating the group assignments and moving the files accordingly.

Before beginning installation, it is recommended that you sketch out your intended drive layout. A simple plan on paper will make the installation process more straightforward.

Throughout the documentation, references may be made to swapping disks during certain boot procedures. If your system does not require disk swapping—such as when using a hard drive—ensure that all required Program and Boot files are accessible when starting Color 64. This can be accomplished by placing them in the same storage area or in separate partitions on the same hard drive.

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-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.).
+The most basic Color 64 configuration can operate with two 1541 disk drives and three disks: a Program disk, a Boot disk, and a System disk (containing all remaining file groups). In this setup, the first drive contains the Program Files and is used to boot the system. The second drive contains the System disk and stores the remaining file groups, such as System Files, Public Messages, and related data.
-With larger amounts of space, there are a few guidelines to remember:
+As additional storage becomes available, consider the following guidelines:
-<ul><li>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.</li>
-<li>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. </li>
-<li>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). </li></ul>
-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.
+* Program Files should remain on a dedicated drive. The Password file may be stored with them if space permits. Traditionally, Program Files are placed on device 8, drive 0.
+* On a new system, System Files typically require minimal space and may be combined with Help Files, Text Files, or another smaller group.
+* The Caller Log may be stored with the System Files if you do not require separate daily logs. However, the Caller Log must reside on drive 0 of a device.
-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.
+Beyond these general recommendations, storage allocation is flexible and ultimately determined by your available hardware and preferences. If you are uncertain about initial placement, do not be concerned. The SETUP program allows you to change file group locations at any time, making it easy to redistribute files if a drive becomes too full. You can rebalance storage simply by updating the group assignments and moving the files accordingly.
+Before beginning installation, it is recommended that you sketch out your intended drive layout. A simple plan on paper will make the installation process more straightforward.
+Throughout the documentation, references may be made to swapping disks during certain boot procedures. If your system does not require disk swapping—such as when using a hard drive—ensure that all required Program and Boot files are accessible when starting Color 64. This can be accomplished by placing them in the same storage area or in separate partitions on the same hard drive.
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