sk0f+@andrew.cmu.edu (Saul Louis Kaplan) (01/14/88)
I have built a database for a utility company and the file size needed is greater than the 32 MEG limit set by DOS. Has anyone had any experience with this. I am looking for software, which Microrim says exists, which will allow larger DOS partitions. Please respond. Thank you. Saul Kaplan SK0F@andrew.cmu.edu
karthur@codas.att.com (Kurt_R_Arthur) (01/14/88)
In article <QVuuYvy00Uo6Nz809z@andrew.cmu.edu> sk0f+@andrew.cmu.edu (Saul Louis Kaplan) writes: > > I have built a database for a utility company and the file size needed is > greater than the 32 MEG limit set by DOS. Has anyone had any experience with > this. I am looking for software, which Microrim says exists, which will allow > larger DOS partitions. Please respond. Thank you. If you are running a Compaq machine, upgrading to DOS 3.31 will allow disks of up to 512 MB. Microsoft should be shipping a generic version of 3.31 in the near future for other machines. If you don't have a Compaq, and can't wait for Microsoft to get out a new DOS, contact Golden Bow systems. They have several products for harddisk support, one of which is a facility to allow fixed disks > 32 mb. Golden Bow advertises in all of the major trades (PC Week, Byte, PC Magazine). I have used Golden Bow's Vopt package and have been pleased. Kurt Arthur Software Services of Florida, Inc.
karthur@codas.att.com (Kurt_R_Arthur) (01/14/88)
Sorry about the second posting, but I neglected to state a caveat: If you purchase a package that creates DOS partitions greater than 32 Mb, any software that directly accessed the disk (like Norton's Utilities) and most disk cache software will not work. With that in mind, make sure prior to purchasing a package that it will work with Rbase, and that you have right of return if it doesn't (I don't know if Rbase directly accesses a disk or not). Kurt Arthur Software Services of Florida, Inc.
marlin@thelink.UUCP (01/16/88)
From article <QVuuYvy00Uo6Nz809z@andrew.cmu.edu>, by sk0f+@andrew.cmu.edu (Saul Louis Kaplan): > > I have built a database for a utility company and the file size needed is > greater than the 32 MEG limit set by DOS. Has anyone had any experience with > this. I am looking for software, which Microrim says exists, which will allow > larger DOS partitions. Please respond. Thank you. > > Saul Kaplan > SK0F@andrew.cmu.edu I have had great success with a product of Storage Dimensions called SpeedStor. The version 5.2 or greater supports several hundred drive types is helpful in many areas - low level formats, setting up multiple 32 Meg partitions on a Hard Disk as well as allowing large drive to accessed as a single dos unit as you application demands. Diagnostic software for a comprehensive surface analysis of your hard disk and controller testing is also included. Version 5.2 and above also are delivered with a program called speed-cache that works well with any drive set-up with the SpeedStor package. For more info write : Storage Dimensions 14127 Capri Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Or call (408) 370-3304 Std. Discliam applies I have no affiliation to Storage Dimensions or Hexis Design other than that of a satisfied customer. -- Marlin Sheffield The right answer 52178 Fieldstone .!iuvax!ndmath!thelink!marlin at the wrong time Granger, Indiana is always a bad decision 46530 Public Access XENIX (219) 277-7278 ----- Richard Sloma