[comp.unix.internals] file size problems

jon@nucleus.mi.org (Jon Block) (09/17/90)

I seem to be unable to create a file larger than 2MB on my new system.

It consists of:

	ISC 2.0.2
	Gateway 2000 386-20 
	8MB Ram
	120MB Seagate Hard Drive

 I have installed the following packages

	Core System
	Kernel Configuration
	Streams
	TCP/IP
	X11R3

 Is there some trick to achieving realistic file sizes? I am trying to get
 some software packages installed, and the tar files are much larger than 
 2MB. Is it really possible that I cannot create larger files??? I have 
 looked at all the documentation that I got (not much), and can't find any
 references to file system limitations. Any replies/info about how to
 overcome this will be greatly appreciated.

cpcahil@virtech.uucp (Conor P. Cahill) (09/17/90)

In article <1990Sep16.213902.530@nucleus.mi.org> jon@nucleus.mi.org (Jon Block) writes:
>I seem to be unable to create a file larger than 2MB on my new system.

Read the comp.unix.sysv386 FAQ posting. (the section on ULIMIT).  If you
don't have a copy lying around, let me know & I will send you a copy.


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