Project Computer Science

Projects 200-400 words.

1. Using the Internet as a resource, research multiple file systems for hard disks supported in Windows, such as MS DOS’s FAT file system, the 32-bit FAT file system, and the NTFS file management system. Submit your findings in a report.
2. Compile a list of various data-compression techniques that are commonly employed in today’s computer systems. Which of these techniques is the most efficient? That is, which of these techniques has the maximum gain in storage space with the least effect on processing time?

Additional Resources

1. MFD-Master File Directory: http://www.boogles.com/local/papers/tcfs-thesis/subsection2_7_2_2.html
2. Data Compression: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wan/data-compression/14156-compress-overview.html
3. Variable-length records: http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSB27U_6.2.0/com.ibm.zvm.v620.dmsa5/hcsd2c10242.htm
4. ISAM Databases: http://www.mixsoftware.com/product/db/intro1.htm
5. International Organization for Standardization: http://www.iso.org/iso/home.html