Paul Smedley wrote:
> Hi Mark,
> 
> mwizard99{at}comcast.net wrote:
>> I currently use vfat2ea to access thumb drives with long file names.  It
>> is a little cumbersome for me. I would like to see if there is a better
>> way.
>>
>> I am looking at using NetDrive or a VFAT IFS driver (or perhaps FAT32?).
>>
>> Anyone with practical experience using these products on thumb drives is
>> encouraged to share their experiences.  Postive or negative.
>>
>> Winders and Linux systems all access the thumb drive(s) with long file
>> names without effort.  I would like to setup the same for OS/2.
>>
>> Feedback is appreciated.
> 
> netdrive + the vfat plugin works well here.
> 
> Drive gets mounted by OS/2 as f: - but with Netdrive x:\usb is the path 
> to access the drive with vfat.  Just works like a normal drive.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Paul.

Just to add that my experience is the same as Paul's with Netdrive and 
the VFAT plugin.  Works well here with my Lexar 512MB Jump drive as 
well as my Compact Flash and SD card readers and my one FAT32 partition.

Mark

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