Dennis Helsel wrote: >I've tried transferring a Word file using a floppy disk to a PC >running Windows 98. I used a disk that was formatted on the PC, put >it into the 1400, and it shows up as a PC disk. Dragged the Word >file to it. Ejected and put it into the PC's A drive. When I try to >open it, the PC says the disk is not formatted and can't open it. >I've tried formatting it with the 1400 as a DOS disk. Same story. >Copying a file to the disk on the 1400 destroys the disk's ability to >be read on a PC. Have tried it with several PCs, all with the same >effect. > >Then tried transferring a file to the same PC using a DOS disk from >my desktop Mac 9600. No problem. So it appears to be a problem >caused by the 1400. > >I'm running OS 8.6 on the PB 1400. Any ideas of what's wrong?
Each time a floppy is inserted into a drive its directory is scanned and read by the read/write head. This process is accomplished within a certain time frame otherwise data will not be handled properly by the cpu. Older drives which are worn out or have not seen much use are not able to read/refresh the directory accurately. Try another known good 1400 floppy drive. Charlie -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
