5.25" Floppies on a P2 system

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Sun Jan 10 18:26:05 1999

On Sun, 10 Jan 1999, Zane H. Healy wrote:

> OK, I realize the subject line looks off topic, but it really isn't since
> this deals with handling and archiving classic media. I seem to recall
> someone mentioning some of the utilities such as 'putr', 'teledisk', and
> various other won't work on a modern PC with a 5.25" floppy drive attached.
> Am I remembering correctly? If so does anyone remember which programs are
> effected?

Zane, I think that you will find that different folks have had different
experiences in this regard. It seems to depend upon the speed of the
processor, the make/model of the FDC, and the FD drive. I have used
TeleDisk with no problems on a 486/33. I cannot comment on putr.

Try it and see is probably the best guidance.
                                                 - don
Received on Sun Jan 10 1999 - 18:26:05 GMT