Talk:COMP 3000 Essay 1 2010 Question 12

http://channel9.msdn.com/blogs/jonudell/where-is-winfs-now <-- If you are bored and want to learn about WinFs, 54 min video.

http://www.splorp.com/newton/faq/newton-faq-nos.html#IIID3c an overview of the Newton OS filesystem to help you out --Rannath

http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2008/03/past-present-future-file-systems.ars/7 BeOS --Rannath

I found some other stuff for Palm OS data base, but didn't find any good yet.

All the above links give good explanation of the subject. I will try to update later.

-Jean-Benoit

I found a little bit more in depth about NewtonOS: http://lowendmac.com/orchard/06/john-sculley-newton-origin.html

Also, another name for Palm OS is Garnet OS. I haven't had time yet to look too much into this, but the wiki has many links to references and to the main site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_OS

Edit: Since there are 5 database systems listed, and 5 people in the group, we can each pick one to work on. If anyone needs help with the one they pick, holla! Also, if you find another database system you want to work on, just add it to the list and put your name beside it.

WinFS - Jean-Benoit

ReiserFS -

Newton OS - Daniel

PalmOS/Garnet OS - Tuan Pham

BeOS -

Other (list)...

-Daniel

Just to check how everybody are going? There is still two people who haven't picked an FileSystem, is there a problem or you simply didn't write your name next to it?

Also, for others i found an other database System made by Oracle. It is called : Internet File System. http://download.oracle.com/docs/html/A90434_01/toc.htm Here a good link to get started.

I'll probably posted in the page what I have written so far later today.

Also, to keep consistence, I don't know how you are writing yours, but mine will look something like that : Short history of Winfs, predecessor , etc. (by short i mean roughly 200-300 words) Short explanation on how WinFs works. It's fate and Why

If you have any other idea, please share it.

-Jean-Benoit

Hey I am curious to how we are going to put all this together, are we each writing an essay for our chosen OS and then edit all the essays into one big one?

-Tuan Pham

I was thinking that we could simply have an introduction to express the general advantages and disadvantages of Database as filesystem, then create sections for our different OS. Then at the end a conclusion.

But for that to work, we need most of our essay to be done in the next 2 days or so. Tuesday during the day we would need all the essay to be done so we can edit each other and write introduction + conclusion.

What do you think ? Any idea?

Edit : I just posted what I have so far. If you have any idea to add anything , just let me know. Also, English isn't my first language, so feel free to fix any of my errors.

I'll add the reference tomorow

-Jean-Benoit

Yeah i think we should do that but how about the two section that does not have the other group member's names beside?

- Tuan Pham

I will have to post my part of the project sometime Wednesday (most likely before 2pm). I apologize if this causes some problems for the group, but I have an assignment for another class that needs to be done by Wednesday, and I have little time Tuesday to work on this (work and classes). Here is a little summary of Newton OS to get an idea. I will make sure that by Wednesday afternoon I will have at least a near-finished copy of my work (some input may be required :p ).

Newton OS was used on PDAs and doesn’t have a file system, but instead uses a shallow database system. The OS considers each inserted card, as well as its internal storage, as separate stores. Each store contains either read/write databases or read-only objects. Newton eventually was cancelled and became an Apple subsidiary company, then shortly thereafter was reabsorbed into Apple. Developers from the Newton project helped with the iPod OS and the project may have had a hand in the iPhone’s development.

Edit: I left a notice to the group on the front page. Hopefully the other two members will see the notice. And about the two other sections: If we have at least 3 sections, we should be good, but hopefully we hear word from the other two members...

- Daniel

I just posted what i have so far. I am having difficulties finding the fate and why so if you guys know anything let me know. Also let me know if you have any suggestions for my part.

- Tuan Pham