Can I install it from a pile of floppy disks?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ - Debian??LFS??Gentoo?????? - Linux...First of all, a warning: whole Debian GNU/Linux is way too large to be installed from media as small as a standard 1.44MB floppy disk - you may not find installing from floppies a very pleasant experience. Copy the Debian packages onto formatted floppy disks. Either a DOS, the native Linux "ext2", or the "minix" format will do; one just has to use a mount command appropriate to the floppy being used.
How can I format 1.68MB floppy disks?
MimarSinan CompreXXOpen an existing IMA file, or create a new IMA file. Browse into the IMA file inside an Explorer Window and use the "Run Tool" link or submenu. If you cannot create/open IMA files, re-install CompreXX and make sure you select the "WinImage Archives " plugin. See similar questions...
How can I format or copy floppy disks?
Servant Salamander File Manager - Frequently Asked QuestionsOpen the menu with available drives (Alt+F1/F2) and open the context menu for the desired floppy disk drive (click the right mouse button or use Shift+F10 key). You can choose "Format..." or "Copy Disk..." from this menu. See similar questions...
Why should I avoid using floppy disks?
Technical Support Centre Faq'sFloppy Disks are extremely unreliable! Many students have lost essays and class projects as a result of a failing floppy disk. Don't let this happen to you! If you must use a floppy disk, make at least two back-up disks. Always create more than one copy of your files, and save them in multiple locations (or e-mail the file to yourself) Print out a hard copy of your document. In the event of floppy disk damage, you will still have the printed copy to work from. Beware of viruses. See similar questions...
Can I get floppy disks mailed to me?
Registering and Ordering InformationOur software is too big to fit onto a floppy disk. Arrangements can be made on a case by case basis for a CD to be sent via post. See similar questions...
How can I create archives that span floppy disks?
MimarSinan CompreXXSelect the files you want to archive in an Explorer window, and right click the selection. Choose "Compress...". Check the archive types you want to create, then click "Settings". In the "Settings" window(s) that appear, specify that you want to enable spanning onto floppy disks. All future archives you create will be spanned, until you disable this setting. Click "Details". See similar questions...
How can I backup Biblioscape databases to floppy disks?
biblioscape_faqsBecause Biblioscape database tables have fixed length records, the database files are very large. But if you compress the files, a 10 MB database can easily fit onto a single floppy disk. For this you need zip software; we recommend using WinZip (www.winzip.com). Run WinZip, click on the "New" button. Select the floppy drive and give a zip file name. Click on the "Add" button and go to the directory where your Biblioscape database files are located. See similar questions...
Can we send our entry by email or on floppy disks?
Experience PakistanNo. Due to the success of the annual Experience Pakistan competition and the amount of entries we are now receiving every year, we can now only accept entries on CD's. Any entries recieved by email or on floppy disks will be disqualified. See similar questions...
How to I install from the floppy disk backup created above on floppy disks?
TaalMala: Software Tabla/Pakhawaj Accompaniment and Composit...The following instructions assume that you created the backup using WinZip software as mentioned above. Insert the last floppy disk of the set in your floppy disk drive and open the zip file on this floppy disk corresponding to TaalMala installation using WinZip software. After you have unzipped the installation package, use the original serial number and registration code provided to you for installation. If you have any problems, contact us. See similar questions...
Why can't I read floppy disks directly via my PC floppy drive?
Red Squirrel - Acorn Archimedes and RiscPC EmulatorBecause it doesn't work yet. RedSquirrel is a Win32 application and as such is restricted to using the Win32 API. Windows doesn't support anything other than 512byte blocks on floppy/hard disks and Acorn disks use 1024 byte blocks. There are two ways around this, neither are pretty and neither work under Windows 2000. I had a half hearted attempt at writing a VXD to give me bios access but it hasn't been entirely successful. I will try again soon. See similar questions...
Can I duplicate copy-protected floppy disks with Floppy Image?
Towodo Software - Floppy Image FAQYes (Windows 2000 or later), make sure you read the floppy disk using the "emergency" mode and that you check the option in the settings to "recreate bad sectors" before you write the image file back to your new floppy disk. Some floppy disks use protection schemes that do not rely on bad sectors and might not work with Floppy Image. See similar questions...
Can Floppy Image format floppy disks using the DMF format?
Towodo Software - Floppy Image FAQYes (Windows 2000 and later), make sure that you are using HD (High Density) floppy disks when you recreate the floppy disk. See similar questions...
How should I dispose of old 3.5" floppy disks?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Do I need to provid gas auto shut-off valve before on the market? Which city or county required gas auto shut-off valve? Thanks Are there any public transportation systems that I can utilize in the Antelope Valley area and Santa Clarita that will take me to the basin. What the owner needs: Platt map showing septic tank and leech line location. Filed by builder to get building/Septic system permit. This is required to get permit and Health Dept. approval to replace the septit tank. See similar questions...
How can I get/install the Debian distribution from a set of floppy disks?
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Getting and Installing Debian GNU/...Copy the Debian packages onto formatted floppy disks. Either a DOS, the native Linux "ext2", or the "minix" format will do; one just has to use a mount command appropriate to the floppy that's being used. Short MS-DOS filenames: If you are trying to place Debian package files onto MS-DOS formatted disks, you will find that their names are generally too long, and do not conform to the MS-DOS 8.3 filename limitation. See similar questions...
I am trying to extract a spanned archive from floppy disks, but it's not working. What can I do?
MimarSinan CompreXXOpen the archive in Visual Archive Studio. As you are prompted to insert floppy disks, insert them in the order requested. After the archive has been opened successfully, insert the first floppy disk again. Click the "Extract" link. See similar questions...
Can I use floppy disks or USB flash drives in the lab?
DSU Information Assurance LabNo, according to policy you cannot use any type of removable media to bring it or take out software/files. Please, contact Steven Graham so that software can be made available on the systems. See similar questions...
Is AMP interested in all my old Amiga floppy disks with demos and packs?
Amiga Music Preservation - FaqAMP, with the help of some friends, is gathering all demoscene material so that it doesn't with the floppies. As you might have experienced, most floppies start having read/write errors after something like 10 to 15 years. We are now in a critical period as many badly spread scene releases vanish with the floppies on which they were copied. Without your help many demos will be lost forever and never find their way to preservation. See similar questions...
My SY's Disk Drive is Broken - How do I get my data off floppy disks ?
FM-Alive FAQWell first, here's the good news. Its 99% certain your disk drive is NOT broken - more likely its' drive belt has worn or broken. You can easily replace this by unscrewing the bottom plate on your SY - lots of screws but it's not difficult. There are three screws holding the drive in place - remove these and the ribbon cable connector from its' socket on the main chassis. See similar questions...
How do I create a backup of the TaalMala installation package on a set of 1.44 MB floppy disks?
TaalMala: Software Tabla/Pakhawaj Accompaniment and Composit...You will need the Winzip software and three 1.44 MB floppy disks for this. If your computer does not have Winzip installed, you can download an evaluation copy of the software from www.winzip.com. It is also assumed that you have downloaded the software from the internet and saved the exe installation file on your hard disk. Add the TaalMala installation exe file (the installation package you downloaded from the internet) to this new archive. See similar questions...
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