Implement a simulation of a file system using a large block of memory. It must be possible to create and delete simulated files, write to simulated files and read from simulated files. It must also be possible to get a list of simulated files, with their sizes, creation times and last modification times. Except for the constraint imposed by the finite size of the "file system" (the large block of memory) there must be no constraint on the size of a simulated file. Used linked allocation (disk space allocation method. Info about this disk space allocation method can very easily be found on the web) to manage the space available for the fiels. Implement sequential access.
For your sanity and to demonstrate the inner workings of the program, include the ability to output the contents of your data structures-- minimally, the directory and the allocation table.
Addtional Requirements are in the attached zip file.
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
I am using a g++ compiler, so I would like the code to be compatible to it although if you are using a different compiler we can figure something to make things work out for both of us.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask me.
**_THE DUE DATE FOR THIS WILL BE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 2004._**