[Yaffs] Re: Static yaffs2 library

[Wookey]

+++ Shaun Jackman [05-04-19 09:42 -0700]:
> I started to compile yaffs2 for an arm-elf embedded target, but
> yaffs_fs.c did not find the Linux headers it was expecting. Is it
> possible to compile yaffs to provide a typical open/read/write/close
> interface in a static library,

Do you mean to use YAFFS without linux?

If so, yes - it's called 'YAFFS direct' which does indeed provide a
simplified set of calls which replace the Linux VFS layer. See the diag here
for the various ways yuaffs can be fitted into OSes:
http://www.aleph1.co.uk/talks/yaffs/mgp00007.html

> and is it possible to use yaffs with a NOR flash chip on a memory bus?

It is. It's not quite what it was designed for, but it does work fine and
can make sense. You'll need to tweak things a bit. There have been a few
posts to this list over the last 2 months asking the same question. Find one
of those for the details.

Wookey
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