[ubuntu-in] How to verify actual space on a disk (maybe OT)

[Shahul Hameed]

Now a day lot of fake drives are coming
Its works good for a while and ultimately go to trash.

You cannot copy the bulk files to FAT file systems

If u have 4 gb and all , split the files(100/200mb) using .rar format and
then copy the files.

With regards 
Shahul Hameed

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[mailto:ubuntu-in-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Ramnarayan.K
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 5:10 PM
To: Ubuntu India Local Community
Subject: [ubuntu-in] How to verify actual space on a disk (maybe OT)

Hi

Recently a friend of mine brought a USB pen Drive (Flash Disk) of 500
GB for Rs 1500-/ from Palika Bazaar.

First I don't believe it. However i tried it on my system and checked
using df -h and it showed 500 GB (free space 498 GB)

Second its formatted to FAT 16.

So my questions
1. Incredible as it may be i refuse to belive that this small device
is actually 500 Gig  so how does one verify that. I could copy data
and i think it will give up after about 10 GIg or less, but is there
any other way

2. What is the max size a FAT 16 partition (and FAT 32) be - i think
FAT partitions have a limit

would appreciate tips.

ram
PS if i am wrong i might have to eat an hat so look forward to some
tips to beat this ridiculous sized thumbdrive

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