----eeprom data format

From: Bill Zhao (bobax_at_126.com)
Date: 05/27/05 

Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 18:16:08 +0800

Dear all,

   I am working on linux embeded system(TV set). The system need to save
user and in-work parameters on eeprom. I need to know the good format to
store them.

 the procedure I am using is like this:
      open eeprom device
      read all data into bufer
      close eeprom device
      search buffer for data as per offset
      read or write para into the right position.
      open eeprom device
      save all buffer into eeprom
      close eeprom device

 The procedure is very safe? I worry it read and write parameters by
mistake.
Some experienced guy can give me good advice?

Thanks indeed

Bill Zhao