On Mon, 16 Oct 2017, Kevin Parker via cctalk wrote:
There are some online repositories of C64 software. Having only a little
knowledge when it comes to C64s how do I get a C64 disk
image onto a 5 1/4 floppy?
There are numerous ways.
You can cable a Commodore drive to a PC!
Some of the after-market drives had a full IEE-488 interface, and could be
connected to an IEE488 board on a PC. The IEC? port of the stock drives
is a specialized serial interface. With special cable and software, it
can be cabled to a PC parallel port. Look for "X1541"
In theory, it should be possible with a flux-transition board, such as
Kryoflux or Catweasel. I assume that somebody will have written
appropriate software for that by now, but I don't know.
It is even possible to connect a C64 to the internet! You'll need a
little extra hardware.
The Commodore 128 (with 1571 drive, instead of 1541) had the capability of
reading and writing MFM (instead of GCR) disks! With appropriate
software, it "should be able" to read/write PC disks. It apparently came
with software to read/write a few CP/M formats - Kaypro, CP/M86?,
Osborne?, Epson QX-10?
