Sequential File Allocation

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  • Each file occupies a set of contiguous block on the disk.
  • Allocation using first fit/best fit.
  • Only starting block and length of file in blocks are needed to work with the file.
  • Allows random access

Developer: Anirudh TP
Licence: OpenSource
Platform/Language:C
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