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Title:'94 conference archived; use NOTED::IBMPC-95 now
Notice:File write-locked. New version is NOTED::IBMPC-95!
Moderator:EEMELI::BACKSTROM
Created:Thu Dec 02 1993
Last Modified:Tue Jan 03 1995
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2822
Total number of notes:22068

506.0. "DOS 6.0/6.2 DoubleSpace (DBLSPACE) Disk Compression" by RANGER::BACKSTROM (bwk,pjp;SwTools;pg2;lines23-24) Mon Jan 04 1993 16:31

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506.1DOS 6.2 DoubleSpaceTROOA::GWATTGRAHAM WATT @TRCWed Jan 05 1994 12:309
506.2STRWRS::KOCH_PIt never hurts to ask...Wed Jan 05 1994 12:372
506.3How much uncompressed space needed?SOLVIT::EIDW_OPSWed Jan 05 1994 14:0815
506.4save some for Win Swap filesCSOA1::REEVESWed Jan 05 1994 17:5513
506.5Are there other reasons for uncompressed areas?SOLVIT::EIDW_OPSThu Jan 06 1994 07:3113
506.66.2 doublespace installed went wellHOTLNE::BURKITTThu Jan 06 1994 12:5322
506.7Automounting non-floppy removeable media drivesTALLIS::YATESJohn YatesFri Jan 07 1994 15:1544
506.8How to disable DBLSPACEMFRFMS::SFISCHERFri Jan 14 1994 04:198
506.9Rename itNSIC00::KLERKM/S: ERB01 / 2.15 DTN 7843-8644Fri Jan 14 1994 06:0811
506.10dblspace and scandiskRANGER::PESENTIAnd the winner is....Fri Jan 14 1994 07:135
506.11Just stop itBIKINI::KRAUSEEuropean NewProductEngineer for MCCWed Jan 19 1994 07:237
506.12There is a way to disable dblspaceDNEAST::CARR_RONMon Jan 24 1994 11:519
506.13Loading DBLSPACE ... "NOT"DASPHB::PBAXTERTue Jan 25 1994 09:3812
506.14Uncompress problemsISLNDS::MCCABEThu Jan 27 1994 17:5420
506.156.2 still not safe apparentlyNSIC00::KLERKM/S: ERB01 / 2.15 DTN 7843-8644Fri Jan 28 1994 04:178
506.16REFINE::NEGUSMon Jan 31 1994 12:426
506.17DRIFT::WOODLaughter is the best medicineMon Jan 31 1994 14:238
506.18No problems, but it depends on the media....TROOA::AKERMANISMon Jan 31 1994 17:1816
506.19No worries hereBAHTAT::HILTONBeer...now there's a temporary solutionTue Feb 01 1994 04:252
506.20Backingup a DblSpaced drive?SOLVIT::EIDW_OPSTue Feb 01 1994 10:425
506.21HLDE01::STEENWINKELMostly HarmlessTue Feb 01 1994 10:478
506.22Double-space limited to 512MB????HANNAH::BAYJim BayTue Feb 01 1994 15:3516
506.23BICYCL::RYERThis note made from 100% recycled bits.Tue Feb 01 1994 16:214
506.24Stacker handles GigasNSIC00::KLERKM/S: ERB01 / 2.15 DTN 7843-8644Wed Feb 02 1994 04:063
506.25When is big enough NOT big enough?NITMOI::MICHAUDThink about software that thinks!Wed Feb 02 1994 07:445
506.26The is no such thing as TOO big...it's all relative...CARROL::YOUNGwhere is this place in space???Wed Feb 02 1994 08:552
506.27My old Robin only held 169K floppies...GANTRY::HULLDigital Consulting [Delivery]/MotownWed Feb 02 1994 11:1115
506.28Lets see if I understand this correctly...HANNAH::BAYJim BayWed Feb 02 1994 13:5831
506.29NSIC00::KLERKM/S: ERB01 / 2.15 DTN 7843-8644Fri Feb 04 1994 04:3818
506.30SKYLAB::FISHERCarp Diem : Fish the DayFri Feb 04 1994 13:044
506.31HLDE04::STEENWINKELMostly HarmlessMon Feb 07 1994 04:4711
506.32Works even on SpeedStor partitionsBIKINI::KRAUSEEuropean NewProductEngineer for MCCTue Feb 08 1994 08:288
506.33HLDE01::STEENWINKELMostly HarmlessTue Feb 08 1994 08:3612
506.34No sweatBIKINI::KRAUSEEuropean NewProductEngineer for MCCWed Feb 09 1994 05:270
506.35QUESTIONS ON DOUBLESPACING C: DRIVESALEM::ALIZIOMon Feb 14 1994 14:3022
506.36SWSDEV::HORNERDave HornerMon Feb 14 1994 15:1617
506.37gamesMSBCS::MSD623::GlicklerMon Feb 14 1994 16:073
506.38SAVING FILES IN UNCOMPRESSED FORM?SALEM::ALIZIOMon Feb 14 1994 16:2417
506.39SAHQ::LUBERI have a Bobby Cox dart boardMon Feb 14 1994 16:288
506.40SAHQ::LUBERI have a Bobby Cox dart boardMon Feb 14 1994 16:3417
506.41SKYLAB::FISHERCarp Diem : Fish the DayMon Feb 14 1994 16:5531
506.42Dblspace won't let you screw up even when you try.DECWET::RWALKERRoger Walker - In the rainMon Feb 14 1994 19:4616
506.43CFSCTC::SMITHTom Smith AKO1-3/H4 dtn 244-7079Mon Feb 14 1994 22:1849
506.44drive choicesPFSVAX::JMUSSERTue Feb 15 1994 07:4514
506.45TRUCKS::SMITH_BBazzoo�Tue Feb 15 1994 07:5917
506.46DOS 6.2 INSTALLED, BUT MORE QUESTIONS!SALEM::ALIZIOTue Feb 15 1994 09:1532
506.47transparantMSBCS::MSD623::GlicklerTue Feb 15 1994 11:023
506.48Some answersBAHTAT::HILTONBeer...now there's a temporary solutionTue Feb 15 1994 11:0535
506.49BAHTAT::HILTONBeer...now there's a temporary solutionTue Feb 15 1994 11:087
506.50doublespace and smartdrive together?FLAMER::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esTue Feb 15 1994 13:155
506.51SKYLAB::FISHERCarp Diem : Fish the DayTue Feb 15 1994 13:207
506.52THE MANUAL IS HELPFULSALEM::ALIZIOTue Feb 15 1994 13:2722
506.53CHIRPA::LINBill Lin -- DTN 293-5941Tue Feb 15 1994 13:576
506.54tape backupMSBCS::MSD623::GlicklerTue Feb 15 1994 14:494
506.55NUBOAT::HEBERTCaptain BlighTue Feb 15 1994 15:427
506.56How about speed concerns???ROCK::PRESTONDirty Logic Motto -- Issue Early, Issue OftenTue Feb 15 1994 16:5222
506.57SAHQ::LUBERI have a Bobby Cox dart boardWed Feb 16 1994 08:235
506.58HANNAH::TASSINARIBobWed Feb 16 1994 08:3212
506.59SUCCESS WITH DOUBLESPACE!SALEM::ALIZIOWed Feb 16 1994 08:3619
506.60smartdrive not workingTROOA::DEBOERWed Feb 16 1994 08:467
506.61Sounds like you are mixing file versionsSWSDEV::HORNERDave HornerWed Feb 16 1994 09:2014
506.62doublespace=slower for meANGLIN::HUMBERTSONWed Feb 16 1994 09:3041
506.63TALLIS::KOCHDTN244-7845 If you don't look good, Digital doesn't look good.Wed Feb 16 1994 09:313
506.64I think DBLSPACE speed depends on your CPU and your disk driveQOQUAQ::PELTZEasily amusedWed Feb 16 1994 10:0035
506.6520% slower on a 486/33GEOFF::SCHULTZFault Tolerant Eng - BXB 1-2/F5 - DTN 293-5115Wed Feb 16 1994 10:1019
506.66REFINE::NEGUSWed Feb 16 1994 10:416
506.67un-doublespace?FLAMER::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esWed Feb 16 1994 21:105
506.68CFSCTC::SMITHTom Smith AKO1-3/H4 dtn 244-7079Wed Feb 16 1994 23:5623
506.69Yup ...N1FTD::BELANGERRoland - N1FTDThu Feb 17 1994 05:228
506.70works nowTROOA::DEBOERThu Feb 17 1994 08:486
506.71storing .GIF filesCSOADM::ROTHThu Feb 17 1994 11:098
506.72Don't store compressed files on a compressed disk (& modem compresses)GEOFF::SCHULTZFault Tolerant Eng - BXB 1-2/F5 - DTN 293-5115Thu Feb 17 1994 13:4414
506.73double space created an H driveFLAMER::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esThu Feb 17 1994 14:198
506.74SKYLAB::FISHERCarp Diem : Fish the DayThu Feb 17 1994 17:139
506.75FLAMER::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esFri Feb 18 1994 10:094
506.76Microsoft Loses Patent Suit, Drops DoubleSpaceWRKSYS::REISERTJim Reisert, AD1CThu Feb 24 1994 16:0874
506.77Don't like my opinion? Sue me! :-)HANNAH::BAYJim BayThu Feb 24 1994 17:168
506.78weird & dangerous jury view on undocumented callsCARAFE::GOLDSTEINGlobal Village IdiotFri Feb 25 1994 16:4419
506.79Everybody's got oneHANNAH::BAYJim BayFri Feb 25 1994 23:0014
506.80Do They Do What They Say They Do?ESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerSat Feb 26 1994 00:449
506.81put firewalls up within the OS development group?KISMIF::WITHERSMon Feb 28 1994 15:087
506.82Games within games...MSBCS::ASHFORTHMon Feb 28 1994 15:3324
506.83How did Stac know about the secret interfaces?R2ME2::GREENWOODTim. I do Unicode.Mon Feb 28 1994 18:3612
506.84Ahhhh... wouldja believe ouija board?MSBCS::ASHFORTHTue Mar 01 1994 07:0114
506.85Isn't Vertisoft the licensor of doublspace's technology?MROA::BUFTON::nbuftonTue Mar 01 1994 10:142
506.86Yup ...N1FTD::BELANGERRoland - N1FTDTue Mar 01 1994 10:355
506.87SOADC1::LAMBBrad Lamb -- Alpha-rettaTue Mar 01 1994 13:297
506.88BHAJEE::JAERVINENOra, the Old Rural AmateurWed Mar 02 1994 03:452
506.89 Reverse engineering illegal, hmmm... SYSMGT::HALLYBChocolate when the will failedWed Mar 02 1994 11:394
506.90DFSAXP::JPAnd the winner is....Wed Mar 02 1994 11:472
506.91BSS::CODE3::BANKSNot in SYNC -> SUNKWed Mar 02 1994 12:2210
506.92MSBCS::BROWN_LWed Mar 02 1994 17:293
506.93Face value can be misleadingHANNAH::BAYJim BayThu Mar 03 1994 14:4229
506.94DBLSPACE for Dummies 8^)SWAM2::BARNETTE_NENoter RepublicMon Mar 07 1994 17:3729
506.95CFSCTC::SMITHTom Smith AKO1-3/H4 dtn 244-7079Mon Mar 07 1994 21:396
506.96SWSDEV::HORNERDave HornerTue Mar 08 1994 07:4613
506.97normalized performance results for dblspace'd vs un-dblspace'd diskFIEVEL::FILGATEBruce Filgate SHR3-2/W4 237-6452Tue Mar 08 1994 09:1819
506.98dblspace disks defraged?SLOAN::HOMTue Mar 08 1994 10:1113
506.99Why didn't I think of that? 8^)SWAM2::BARNETTE_NENoter RepublicTue Mar 08 1994 12:3822
506.101dblspce and ANTI-VIRUS ???TOOHOT::LEEDSFrom VAXinated to AlphaholicThu Mar 10 1994 10:079
506.102FLAMER::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esThu Mar 10 1994 11:204
506.103thanksTOOHOT::LEEDSFrom VAXinated to AlphaholicThu Mar 10 1994 13:418
506.104Compressing an existing driveSUBURB::BRAYACertain Restrictions ApplyWed Mar 16 1994 07:2040
506.105How do you Format a DBLSPACE'd C (startup) drive?ABACUS::UIDIOT::SmithNever say never, I always say.Mon Mar 28 1994 09:5218
506.106Delete doublespace driveNSIC00::KLERKM/S: ERB01 / 2.15 DTN 7843-8644Mon Mar 28 1994 10:326
506.107USCD::HEUSSForward into the pastMon Mar 28 1994 10:354
506.108Would I do it like this?BRAT::UIDIOT::SmithNever say never, I always say.Mon Mar 28 1994 11:0822
506.109DBLSPACE and drives bigger than 256MbSUBURB::BRAYACertain Restrictions ApplyMon Mar 28 1994 11:1813
506.110Create more than one doublespace driveSWSDEV::HORNERDave HornerMon Mar 28 1994 13:324
506.111USCD::HEUSSForward into the pastMon Mar 28 1994 14:0320
506.112But 500MB won't fit on my 340MB drive!BRAT::UIDIOT::SmithNever say never, I always say.Wed Mar 30 1994 10:209
506.113DFSAXP::JPAnd the winner is....Wed Mar 30 1994 10:547
506.114NopeMSBCS::MSD623::GlicklerSheldon (Shelly) 293-5026Wed Mar 30 1994 10:555
506.115FORMAT :== NUKEHYDRA::BECKPaul BeckWed Mar 30 1994 11:0213
506.116reread .104MR4DEC::WILLINGERWed Mar 30 1994 14:4513
506.117Anyone done it?SUBURB::BRAYACertain Restrictions ApplyThu Mar 31 1994 11:2425
506.118DFSAXP::JPAnd the winner is....Thu Mar 31 1994 13:151
506.119dblspace sucksGUCCI::CWOODWARDRCAS Tech Lead, DTN 439-6323Mon Apr 04 1994 22:5826
506.1204GL::ROUTLEYKevin Routley - DEC RALLYTue Apr 05 1994 00:4110
506.121dblspace isn't so badCHIRPA::LINBill Lin -- DTN 293-5941Tue Apr 05 1994 07:3916
506.122TRUCKS::SMITH_BBazzoo�Tue Apr 05 1994 08:5810
506.123DblSpace is a dead product anywayGANTRY::HULLDigital Consulting [Delivery]/MotownTue Apr 05 1994 09:285
506.124I'll try your suggestions.GUCCI::CWOODWARDRCAS Tech Lead, DTN 439-6323Tue Apr 05 1994 10:033
506.125Leyt DBLSPACE find them for you.GEOFF::SCHULTZFault Tolerant Eng - BXB 1-2/F5 - DTN 293-5115Tue Apr 05 1994 10:155
506.126Fact vs. OpinionGEOFF::SCHULTZFault Tolerant Eng - BXB 1-2/F5 - DTN 293-5115Tue Apr 05 1994 10:196
506.127LEEL::LINDQUISTTue Apr 05 1994 11:0121
506.128SCOTTR::ScottROh Gaia, they treat you like dirtTue Apr 05 1994 13:538
506.129DRIFT::WOODLaughter is the best medicineTue Apr 05 1994 15:128
506.130Believe in ghosts?CSOA1::PROIETue Apr 05 1994 16:1818
506.131pilot errorGUCCI::CWOODWARDRCAS Tech Lead, DTN 439-6323Wed Apr 06 1994 00:1216
506.132TRUCKS::SMITH_BBazzoo�Wed Apr 06 1994 04:047
506.133TRUCKS::SMITH_BBazzoo�Wed Apr 06 1994 04:089
506.134AXEL::FOLEYRebel without a ClueWed Apr 06 1994 11:329
506.135BROWNY::DBLDOG::DONHAMProgress Through TraditionWed Apr 06 1994 12:466
506.136Whither DBLSPACE?DPDMAI::RESENDEVisualize whirled peas -- RUAUU2?Thu Apr 07 1994 11:444
506.137SUTRA::PCI17::JAHANPierre Angulaire With Black MoonThu Apr 07 1994 11:558
506.138IBM will use StackerHARBOR::DAMOULAKISJim DamoulakisThu Apr 07 1994 13:3216
506.139DoubleGuard good or bad?BAHTAT::HILTONBeer...now there's a temporary solutionMon Apr 11 1994 13:516
506.140DoubleGuard Good (for me anyway)MOC9::SALMONMon Apr 11 1994 15:397
506.141dblspace can't see scsi drivesCSC32::R_IVERSWed Apr 13 1994 16:3311
506.142drive lettersPFSVAX::JMUSSERThu Apr 14 1994 07:5715
506.143Thanks, but!CSC32::R_IVERSFri Apr 15 1994 11:527
506.144Tape backup of doublespaced drives?WRAFLC::GILLEYWhatsoever a man soweth, that also shall he reap.Mon May 02 1994 00:1016
506.145It sounds like you are okaySWSDEV::HORNERDave HornerMon May 02 1994 08:3315
506.146STRWRS::KOCH_PIt never hurts to ask...Mon May 02 1994 10:454
506.147I still don't think we're in Kansas.WRAFLC::GILLEYWhatsoever a man soweth, that also shall he reap.Mon May 02 1994 16:4613
506.148Guessing...HYDRA::BECKPaul BeckMon May 02 1994 17:0510
506.149How to get drive statisticsSWSDEV::HORNERDave HornerMon May 02 1994 18:0022
506.150Too many good suggestions.WRAFLC::GILLEYWhatsoever a man soweth, that also shall he reap.Tue May 03 1994 13:386
506.1516.2 step-up has new DS features?SMURF::WALTERSFri May 20 1994 15:308
506.152MSBCS::BROWN_LFri May 20 1994 15:4613
506.153that explains itSMURF::WALTERSFri May 20 1994 16:334
506.154US onlyBAHTAT::HILTONBeer...now there's a temporary solutionSun May 22 1994 17:424
506.155TRUCKS::SMITH_BBazzoo�Mon May 23 1994 04:039
506.156Real Soon NowAIMHI::TINIUSIt's always something.Mon May 23 1994 09:2813
506.157Memory disapearedTRUCKS::RICHARDSMike Richards @SBP, UKThu Jun 02 1994 18:1235
506.158Help Others Help You: Startup Files, Please.ESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerThu Jun 02 1994 18:1711
506.159My config & autoexecTRUCKS::RICHARDSMike Richards @SBP, UKFri Jun 03 1994 07:2883
506.160Give These A TryESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerFri Jun 03 1994 13:0225
506.161No luckTRUCKS::RICHARDSMike Richards @SBP, UKFri Jun 03 1994 15:1911
506.162YAHBUT::CODYFri Jun 03 1994 16:001
506.163AXEL::FOLEYRebel without a ClueFri Jun 03 1994 16:525
506.164About the best you can do...ESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerFri Jun 03 1994 17:1531
506.165TRUCKS::RICHARDSMike Richards @SBP, UKFri Jun 03 1994 17:4412
506.166Tune Smartdrv, and Use A Swap File (?)ESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerFri Jun 03 1994 18:5142
506.167isn't this normal behaviorMR4DEC::WILLINGERSun Jun 05 1994 15:4213
506.168DOUBLEDISK is nearly shipping...EPS::BOEHMThu Jun 09 1994 13:2520
506.169TLE::FELDMANSoftware Engineering Process GroupFri Jun 10 1994 13:098
506.170Doublespace removal???CGOOA::PITULEYAin't technology wonderful?Fri Jun 10 1994 17:3313
506.171HANNAH::BAYJim BayFri Jun 10 1994 17:394
506.172CGOOA::PITULEYAin't technology wonderful?Fri Jun 10 1994 17:417
506.173TARKIN::LINBill LinFri Jun 10 1994 19:3718
506.174CVF DAMAGED?CSC32::K_YOUNGFri Jun 10 1994 19:5610
506.175DBLSPACE/CHKDSKESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerFri Jun 10 1994 21:4518
506.176TRUCKS::SMITH_BBazzoo�Mon Jun 13 1994 04:285
506.177YAHBUT::CODYMon Jun 13 1994 09:464
506.178SKYLAB::FISHERCarp Diem : Fish the DayMon Jun 13 1994 14:008
506.179KLAP::porterjustified and ancientMon Jun 13 1994 14:0510
506.180SKYLAB::FISHERCarp Diem : Fish the DayMon Jun 13 1994 14:148
506.181CMEM3::GOODWINPaul Goodwin (dtn)223-6581Mon Jun 13 1994 14:532
506.182MSBCS::BROWN_LMon Jun 13 1994 16:514
506.183ClarificationESBLAB::TATOSIANThe Compleat TanglerMon Jun 13 1994 18:019
506.184DRIFT::WOODLaughter is the best medicineMon Jun 13 1994 19:484
506.18530029::BROWN_LTue Jun 14 1994 12:463
506.186DOS 6.22 released?DPDMAI::RESENDEVisualize whirled peas -- RUAUU2?Tue Jun 14 1994 14:242
506.187thanksCSC32::K_YOUNGTue Jun 14 1994 15:225
506.188STAC wins on appealNYAAPS::CORBISHLEYDavid Corbishley 323-4376Wed Jun 15 1994 09:363
506.189CVF error \DOS affectedAIMHI::CLARKThu Jun 16 1994 18:5127
506.190\dosMSBCS::3H0623::GlicklerSheldon (Shelly) 293-5026Fri Jun 17 1994 09:452
506.191drvspace?NYFS05::CHERYLCheryl Hamm, (215)943-5380Mon Jun 27 1994 16:047
506.192See Note 1710.*HPCGRP::BELANGERRoland -. .---- ..-. - -.. -..-. .- .-Mon Jun 27 1994 16:300
506.193Just another day working with computers. :^|VMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jul 26 1994 01:3058
506.194ProgressVMSNET::M_MACIOLEKFour54 Camaro/Only way to flyTue Jul 26 1994 02:0512
506.195QEMM 7 and DBLSPACESUBPAC::ALMEIDADanilo AlmeidaTue Aug 02 1994 12:168
506.196DSSR1::LUND$SET HOUSE/MONEYPIT=TRUETue Aug 02 1994 12:407
506.197New drive pos?KISMIF::ARSENAULTWed Aug 24 1994 11:3516
506.198Change DBL(DRV)SPACE.INIHLFS00::KLEIN_PTo Bean or Not to BeanFri Aug 26 1994 05:1721
506.199I'll try it...KISMIF::ARSENAULTFri Aug 26 1994 10:116
506.200"host drive" DOS startup messageSMURF::WALTERSWed Aug 31 1994 14:2514
506.201Can't DoubleSpace 1GB IDE driveCSC32::T_HUTCHINMon Oct 10 1994 16:2951
506.202HLDE01::63697::RIKMostly HarmlessTue Oct 11 1994 05:258
506.203512MB is the expanded sizeCSC32::T_HUTCHINTue Oct 11 1994 13:1110
506.204Stacker does do 1 GbNSIC00::KLERKM/S: ERB01 / 2.15 DTN 7843-8644Wed Oct 12 1994 09:574
506.205Unfortunately, not freeCSC32::T_HUTCHINWed Oct 12 1994 18:507