Differences in Path Names and Challenges in Building a DOS to Unix File Server

This chapter explores the differences in using forward slash and backslash in path names between Windows/DOS and Unix, as well as the challenges faced in building a DOS to Unix file server. They delve into the file control block on DOS and how it affected IO operations in Unix. They also touch upon the deliberate behavior or bug debate and the implementation of a cache system to overcome the differences between the two environments.