title: Embedded File System and power-off
body: <p>I am working on an embedded application without any OS that needs the use of a File System. I've been over this many times with the people in the project and some agree with me that the system must make a proper shut down of the system whenever there is a power failure or else the file system might go crazy. </p>
  
  <p>Some people say that it doesn't matter if you simply power off the system and let nature run its course, but I think that's one of the worst things to do, especially if you know this will bring you a problem and probably shorten your product's life span. </p>
  
  <p>In the last paragraph I just assumed that it is a problem, but my question remains:</p>
  
  <p><strong>Does a power down have any effect on the file system?</strong></p>