Re: ...Simple (or in other words - STUPID) Question...

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Just Me writes ...
> 
> Ok...How can I do something as simple as create a bootable disk on the IIgs
> using ProDOS?
> 
> I have been able to format using the "Mac-like Finder" or the preinstalled
> Appleworks...the disks are not startable though, being blank.  I tried
> copying some of the files from the root of /H1 but then it gives me a
> failure to load GS/OS which means I took the wrong files...
> 
> I am sure there used to be a much easier way...I always thought it was just
> "INIT HELLO" but I am guessing that has long since changed...and I am leary
> of playing with INIT too much as I am working on a HDD and do not want to
> accidentally toast the volume...
> 
> Assuming I am trying to create a basic startup disk in my first 3.5"
> drive...(thats S5, D1 right?) what do I type at the ProDOS prompt?
> 
> I have tried switching to the floppy and then running "INIT, S5" and
> variants but no luck.
> 
 ....

     Slot 5, Drive 1 is right for your first 3.5" drive.

     Just ProDOS does not include a way to format or initialize diskettes.

     To create a bootable ProDOS disk you can Initialize a diskette from the
Finder and copy a few files. You want to copy BASIC.SYSTEM and, from the
System/ folder, P8. On your diskette, rename P8 to "PRODOS".

     For more about creating bootable ProDOS diskettes, see the FAQs DOS &
ProDOS page at http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2DOSMM.html#027 .



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