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Summary

Name FAT Disk Image
Version  
Other names  
Identifiers PUID:  fmt/1087
Family  
Classification Aggregate
Disclosure  
Description The File Allocation Table is a file system architecture used across a range of computer systems. This entry aims to capture instances where the file system has been exported as a portable disk image. It may be possible and desirable to distinguish between different types of FAT image. Please contact the PRONOM team if you can assist with this.
Orientation  
Byte order  
Related file formats Has lower priority than exFAT (Extensible File Allocation Table) Disc Image  
Technical Environment  
Released  
Supported until  
Format Risk  
Developed by None.
Supported by None.
Source National Library of Scotland / National Library of Scotland
Source date 21 Aug 2017
Source description  
Last updated 21 Aug 2017
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