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read non ms-format floppy disk

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by emia, 2009/10/29.

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    emia

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    Steve R Jones

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    If you're asking how to read MAC info that is on a floppy-> Stick the floppy disk in a MAC;)
     
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    TonyT

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    Most operating systems format floppy disks using the FAT file system. If so, you can read the MAC, Linux floppy disks in Windows, But you may not have software that can open the files on the disks. You can copy the files to Windows hard drive.
     
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    emia

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    Thanks,

    Is correct?

    (Q1) FAT file system format, windows XP can success READ.
    ELSE, how to READ in windows XP?
    need install 3rd software to READ ?


    (Q2) that special file(s), mean BOOT system or something protect files,
    is possible to COPY it (FAT and non-FAT(OS2/MAC) ?

    (Q3) If success copy (Q2) that "special files ", how to write to correct sector?

    (Q4) USB floppy drive, and FDD port floppy drive, is real difference ?
    mean READ FAT/OS2/MAC format disk ?

    Please!
     
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