Methods and systems are provided for converting from a complex file system such as a Microsoft NTFS file system or a Linux ext2fs file system, to a simpler FAT file system. Features of the advanced file system are identified and handled. Depending on the circumstances, some features are carried over...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6377958?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6377958 - File system conversion
