On 10/2/24 16:04, Ali via cctalk wrote:
>>> I assume it's not easy to copy alignment disks, but I guess I will
>> find out.
>>>
>>
>> It's actually not possible to copy them.  Not for any "copy protection"
>> reasons, but just the very nature of the analog signal laid down on the
>> disk.  No "regular" disk drive can recreate the signal.
>>
> 
> Chuck had actually talked about how to make one on a VCF post a while back:
> https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/greaseweazle-v4-reading-m1-5-25-fl
> oppies-on-a-sa400a-drive.1242918/post-1380519. Didn't sound like it was
> going to be as easy as copying a disk... ;)

No, not easy, but possible, given skill, equipment and patience.

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