What is the full form of CDFS?

What is CDFS?

CDFS stands for Compact Disc File System. When CDFS was not introduced, there was no medium to store memories. Users were not able to store compressed large files CDFS was introduced in 1999 and has the following features −

It is a file system which is used for read-only and write-once CD ROMs
Boot images and all tracks can be easily stored on a CD
In the write-once media, users can replace, delete, and rename files
CD-ROM cache is controlled by the VCACHE driver and this will help users to play their playlists easily

History of CDFS

Simson Garfinkel and J. Spencer Love developed the CDFS in 1985 and 1986. Write Once CD-ROM was used to develop the CDFS. The motive of designing the CDFS was to store different types of files. CDFS standard was used to save the disk image.

Uses of CDFS

CDFS is an organized file system which is used to organize files on a hard disk. Some of the uses of CDFS are listed below −

CDFS is used to create a way which helps in the creation of the root directory
New files and folders can be easily created
CDFS can be used to burn CDs so that data can be transferred from other devices to the CDs easily
CDFS is compatible with all operating systems like Windows, MacOS, and Linux

Types of CDFS

CDFS is of different types and they are listed below −

Clustered operated system. (can be Global or Grid)
Flash operated
Object file system
Semantic
Steganographic process
Versioning
Synthetic operated system

Difference between (closest alternative and CDFS)

Advantages of CDFS

CDFS has many advantages and they are listed below −

Files can be easily transferred from CD to PCs and PCs to CD
CDFS supports different operating systems
CDs are available at inexpensive rates as their production cost is low
Data can be transferred at a fast speed

Disadvantages of CDFS

CDFS has a few disadvantages which are listed below −

Storage capacity is low
Access is slow

Conclusion

CDFS is a file system which is used to read or write files on CDs. CDFS is compatible with Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Files can be easily transferred to and from CD with the help of CD-ROM. Any kind of file can be easily stored on CDs