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Default File System
NOTE:
The Test Set's default file system is the Microsoft®
(MS-DOS®). The DOS file system is used on IBM-compatible personal
computers. (See
"DOS File Naming Conventions" on page 307
information on the DOS file system.) This implies that the Test Set expects a DOS
formatted media for operations as shown in
formatted media is used for the activities outlined in
of IBASIC mass storage operations), erroneous operation will result.
The IBASIC file system supports both LIF (Hewlett-Packard's Logical
Interchange Format) and DOS. The media format (DOS or LIF) is determined
automatically by the IBASIC file system when the mass storage device is first
accessed, and the appropriate format is used from then on for IBASIC mass
storage operations. File system operation defaults to DOS upon exiting from
IBASIC.
The IBASIC INITIALIZE command defaults to LIF format. Any media (RAM Disk,
SRAM Cards, External Hard Disk Drive, or 3.5-inch floppy) formatted using the default
conditions of the INITIALIZE command will be the LIF format and will be unusable except
for IBASIC mass storage operations. Refer to
System" on page 309
for information on formatting media for the DOS file system.
The IBASIC WILDCARDS command defaults to WILDCARDS OFF. To use
DOS wildcards while in IBASIC execute the WILDCARDS DOS command
upon entering the IBASIC environment.
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Chapter 8, Memory Cards/Mass Storage
Default File System
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Disk Operating System
table 10 on page 296
table 10
"Initializing Media for DOS or LIF File
for further
. If a LIF
(with the exception
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