From d6ac15df4003f8bd6d8d9f124f1bf1de25ee9cd1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: b1ackmai1er Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2022 08:04:38 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] Notes about flash file system --- Source/Doc/GettingStarted.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/Source/Doc/GettingStarted.md b/Source/Doc/GettingStarted.md index daf6e887..a0870957 100644 --- a/Source/Doc/GettingStarted.md +++ b/Source/Doc/GettingStarted.md @@ -463,6 +463,16 @@ will find some files on the ROM disk that will work with ZSDOS, but will not work on CP/M 2.2. For example, `LDDS`, which loads the ZSDOS date/time stamper will only run on ZSDOS. +## Flash ROM Disks + +The limitation of ROM disks being read only can be overcome on some +platforms with the appropriate selection of Flash ROM chip and +system configuration. In this case the flash-file system can be +enabled which will allow the ROM disk to be read and written to. +Flash devices have a limited write lifespan and continual usage will +eventually wear out the device. It is not suited for high usage +applications. + ## Disk Devices While the RAM/ROM disks provide a functional system, they are not