scope:

This International Standard specifies the volume and file structure of flexible disk cartridges (FDC) for the interchange of information between users of information processing systems. It also specifies an optional record structure. This International Standard is applicable to various types of flexible disk cartridges including those identified in clause 3, and other types which may be the subject of future International Standards. This International Standard specifies the location of files of information on a flexible disk cartridge, and also specifies a set of recorded descriptors which identifies: - the files which may be interchanged; - the locations of the files; - the attributes of the files ; - the location of unused space for recording on the FDC; - the location of defective recording space on the FDC; - the attributes of the FDC and of the descriptors recorded on it.