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fatso485
1st April 2009, 12:08 PM
so when do we expect this stuff in our cooked roms?





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http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=3962

"Datalight announced Reliance Nitro, a new tree-based file system with broad performance implications for embedded device manufacturers around the globe. Early tests show sequential and random write speeds as much as five times faster on Microsoft Windows Mobile than the default file system, allowing devices like smartphones and digital cameras to store and access large amounts of data without the lag time often experienced when dealing with multimedia and other large files.

To make Reliance Nitro faster than other file systems, the Datalight engineering team analyzed all I/O operations, eliminated all redundant calls to the disk, and optimized the file system’s disk operations. This translates into much faster throughput speed for read and write operations. In fact, the revolutionary tree-based allocation structure allows Nitro to be up to 100 times faster on file operation speeds, enabling a much more responsive user experience.

The new file system will initially be available for Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, and Wind River VxWorks. An RTOS porting kit will be offered to allow porting to any 32-bit operating system. Like Reliance, the well-known transactional file system on which it is based, Reliance Nitro provides 100% data reliability and fast mount times.

“Our intent in building Reliance Nitro was to mitigate the sluggish performance associated with increasing data storage on devices,” said Roy Sherrill, Datalight CEO. “Nitro will allow users to finally enjoy the high speed capabilities of flash. We expect fast adoption as manufacturers vie for the loyalty of customers seeking better performing devices.”

Reliance Nitro is available immediately from Datalight and the Datalight worldwide network of channel partners. Please visit them at http://www.datalight.com/companyinfo/resellers.php to find a reseller near you.

The Reliance family of file systems and FlashFX family of flash media managers comprise the Datalight flash file system solution. Reliance was designed from the ground up for high reliability applications. Dynamic Transaction Point™ technology provides 100% immunity from file system corruption, even after unexpected system interruption. Embedded applications can benefit from faster boot times that remain consistent for the life of the product, regardless of disk size. FlashFX™ Pro features pre-written support for over 300 flash parts, works with virtually any NAND controller, and features wear leveling, bad block management, and background compaction for unrivaled performance.

For more information, visit http://www.datalight.com

via Windowsfordevices.com
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soulcrusher
1st April 2009, 02:59 PM
Yes, this looks interesting! Can't wait;) (but I guess anyone on this forum would want such a performance boost;))

gogol
1st April 2009, 09:30 PM
Hmm, how will this be implemented in , let say ... Windows Mobile?

We buy this as application and then install it?

Or we now pray that Microsoft will license it and put it in the next Win Mo 6.5 / 7?

ilMessia
1st April 2009, 09:45 PM
Maybe this is real but i'm not sure because today is 1st april;)

fatso485
2nd April 2009, 07:43 AM
yeah i forgot about that. may not be april fools though http://www.datalight.com still has the info. they should have picked a better time to announce hard to swollow exaggerated 5X performance claims

THE GRIZZ
3rd April 2009, 06:04 AM
yeah i forgot about that. may not be april fools though http://www.datalight.com still has the info. they should have picked a better time to announce hard to swollow exaggerated 5X performance claims



give it a rest its most probably just Aprils fools. if it was true it would have been posted EVERYWHERE. ive only seen it posted in your link

fatso485
4th April 2009, 07:44 PM
ok ok people, seems fake stop rubbing it in my face

madmak
2nd June 2009, 04:24 AM
Ok am late to reply here but I am the product manager for this product and Datalight and this is a real product that we are selling to WM OEMs. We announced it on March 30th but the press picked it a day late and ran the story on April 1st.

The flash management feature cannot be cooked into ROMs since it has close hardware ties as well as is specific to the flash part on a specific device (a same model may have different flash parts).

The file system also requires custom integration though we are considering having a pre-built driver to make available to the enthusiast community for non-commercial use. if there is interest, please let me know in this thread.

jim256
2nd June 2009, 08:25 AM
Ok am late to reply here but I am the product manager for this product and Datalight and this is a real product that we are selling to WM OEMs. We announced it on March 30th but the press picked it a day late and ran the story on April 1st.

The flash management feature cannot be cooked into ROMs since it has close hardware ties as well as is specific to the flash part on a specific device (a same model may have different flash parts).

The file system also requires custom integration though we are considering having a pre-built driver to make available to the enthusiast community for non-commercial use. if there is interest, please let me know in this thread.

If this is real, I DEFINITELY have a LOT of interest, as I'm sure most of this community would.

Thanks!

Monty Burns
2nd June 2009, 04:39 PM
If this is real, I DEFINITELY have a LOT of interest, as I'm sure most of this community would.

Thanks!

wot he says:D

slick69
3rd June 2009, 05:54 PM
How about a demo or something? Some benchmarks... give us something to go on. What OEMs are you talking with?

madmak
10th June 2009, 10:57 PM
For more details about the benchmarks, please refer to this whitepaper (registration required, you won't be spammed - i promise).

http://www.datalight.com/mydatalight/active/download_resource.php?resourceid=830

We also have a demo video comparing TFAT (with exFAT) with Nitro on the Beagle Board (which has the Omap 3530 processor). You can check that on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Husw6oxT8

THE GRIZZ
27th June 2009, 09:13 PM
any update on this?


btw, this also claims to get major performance boost by doing some intresting tricks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530710

crazy talk
27th June 2009, 10:12 PM
how soon can this be implemented in smart phones? compatibility? cost?

THE GRIZZ
16th July 2009, 12:13 AM
hope this is not dead

cyberhern
16th July 2009, 04:18 PM
hope this is not dead

Dont hold your breath. It wont be coming.

Daniel001
29th July 2009, 11:37 AM
Dont hold your breath. It wont be coming.

Looks like somebody else beat them to it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530710
And it is free!!