Maximum Sector Size under PCDOS

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From: lloyd
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1986 18:50

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Does anybody know how to write device drivers with sector sizes greater
than 512 bytes?  There is a limitation in the PC's BIOS that will not 
allow you to create block devices with sector sizes > 512 bytes.  

This limitation of PC DOS is a real pain in the neck,  I would appreciate 
an answer if someones knows how to circumvent this problem.


Thanks in advance,

Lloyd W. Tabb              
NBI Engineering             
Boulder, Colorado

(303)-444-5710  x3102

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