Subj : Re: floppy disks
To   : StormTrooper
From : Retroswim
Date : Tue May 06 2025 07:30 am

 S> In the your mileage may var category, it is generally NOT reliable.  But if
 S> you have to do it, and expect the DD drive to read it happily, then the
 S> best course was to format it on the DD drive and then write to it with the
 S> HD drive ONCE only...  It appears very device dependent though.

Though my experience has been on the more successful side, you're spot on, it does rely a lot on the individual drives and disks involved.

Great advice though, simple steps to maximise your chances!

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