The Be FAQs

The Be FAQs
The BeOS

What is the maximum file size in the BeOS?

The BeOS:
Features

FAQ Number:
FAQ-0052

Last Modified:
2/3/98

Keywords:
BeOS, Features, file, size, limit, file system

The Be File System uses 64-bit addressing, and can handle volumes and files with sizes measured in petabytes (a thousand terabytes).

Even digitizing the entire "Friday the 13th" horror movie series wouldn't create a file this large. Of course, that could change if they make more movies. A lot more movies. ;-)

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