| From: | Don Cox |
| Date: | 26 Apr 2001 at 21:44:43 |
| Subject: | Re: Floppy read error |
On 26-Apr-01, Steve Wroldsen wrote:
> As I am not on the internet at home I rely on daily
> visits to the local internet cafe/library for Amiga
> support. This means copying files onto HD floppy disks
> before copying them onto the Amiga using CrossDOS. I
> can use the same disk for months with no problems at
> all when out of the blue I get the message:
>
> The problem occurs whether I format the disk using the
> Amiga or a PC.
>
> Any clues?
This is physical wear or scratches on the disk. It's easy for grit to
get in.
What kind of drive is it ? Is it an A4000 one, running at half speed?
They don't read dodgy disks well. A Catweasel can sometimes read a
dodgy disk that the Amiga drive can't.
Regards
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