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Files from Windows or Linux to Amiga 880k
« on: March 22, 2003, 03:27:55 AM »
Question:
Is there a way to copy amiga files saved from the internet in Linux RH or Windows 9x/XP to an Amiga 880K floppy?
Problem:
I have an amiga 1200 coming and have a d-link pcmcia card that is ne-2000 compatible. I found the proper driver ahead of time. I need to get the driver from an XP box to the 1200 after I download it. I can copy the files to a linux box if I need to.
My thoughts:
I could copy the file to a 720k DOS disk and then use an emulation on the amiga1200 to get the file (I guess).
Also, I was thinking I could copy the file to a disk in linux if I could get Linux to format it to 880K.

Does the 1200 come with a 1.44m Floppy? can it read 1.44m floppies? Can Linux format a disk in 880k and is there program that will read a 720k DOS disk in WB?

Lots of questions. can someone suggest a solution?
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Re: Files from Windows or Linux to Amiga 880k
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2003, 04:17:42 AM »
Ok, 720k was what I was thinking would do the best. My XP box doesn't have it as a choice but I can use a 98 box upstairs to do it I think.  If not I have to break out an old 486 with 95 on it.
After that I need to figure out how to install TCP/IP stack and a web browser.
I scanned over the Catweasle thing but it doesn't look like an option for me unless I get a second machine because this machine is going to be archived for collection purposes ( I wanna play with it a little though). I spent my allowance on this one. My wife will kill me if I have another computer looking thing come into the house.
Any suggestions on a browser or windows sharing?

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Re: Files from Windows or Linux to Amiga 880k
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2003, 04:19:17 AM »
Oh yeah!
Thanx for the quick reply and valuable info.
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Re: Files from Windows or Linux to Amiga 880k
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2003, 01:31:00 AM »
I have HD disks... the machine arrives soon. I don't know why I'm asking this question because all I have to do is try it and see if it works. Do you think HD disks are gonna cause a problem?

I'm gonna have to read the catweasle thing more closely.

My other half is gonna kill me if I buy that a2000

Add a a1000 to the list below... man I love Amiga!
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Re: Files from Windows or Linux to Amiga 880k
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