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FAT filesystem and Linux

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UMSDOS is a filesystem for Linuxthat is simulated in a DOS file. This allows installation of a Linux system without partitioning the harddisk. The disadvantage is that it is slower than an ext file system and it is vulnerable to DOS/Windows viruses.