The FAT FS Simulator (Operating System and Computer Architecture Class Project File System) is a program that implements a simple simulation of a file system using a FAT (File Allocation Table) structure. The program allows users to interact with the simulated file system through a command-line menu.
- Create new files
- View the list of files
- Delete files
- Display the FAT table for a file
- Copy files between the simulated file system and the host computer
The project consists of several C files that handle specific tasks related to the file system simulation:
oscafs.c: The main program that provides the command-line menu for interacting with the file system.fat.c: Contains functions to initialize and manipulate the FAT table, which tracks the allocation of disk blocks.data_block.c: Handles the storage and retrieval of data in the simulated disk blocks.file_operations.c: Provides functions for reading and writing files and getting the size of a file.init_file.c: Includes functions for initializing the file and directory entries and reading/writing blocks and directory entries to the simulated file system.oscafs.h: Contains global constants and struct definitions used across the project.Makefile: Automates the compilation process.
To use the FAT FS Simulator program:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/moheed-ali/FAT-FS-Simulator.git - Compile the program:
make - Run the program:
./oscafs
Follow the on-screen instructions to interact with the simulated file system.
The Makefile provided automates the compilation process. Here are some useful commands:
make: Compiles the program.make clean: Removes the compiled object files and the executable.make rebuild: Performs a clean build by removing all compiled files and then recompiling the program.
Contributions to this project are welcome. If you find any issues or want to add new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.