Re: Boot Sector and Root Directory Size

Luke wrote:
Hi,


I am trying to create a floppy disk that will boot, and read the FAT12
file system. I am completely new to this and I'm trying to understand a
few things about it. Basically what I need to know at this stage, is
how can I display the Root Directory size, and the Data start location?


Thanks


Have a look at this: http://ata-atapi.com/hiwdos.htm , I am pretty sure
this will help!

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