Re: Strange IIgs error

[processoroverclocked@33mhz.cjb.net (Jon Bettencourt)]

In article <39AF5C4D.412E@mac.com>, noahsager@mac.com wrote:

> It is my understanding that all you need to boot a IIgs is a properly 
> formatted disk with "PRODOS" and "BASIC.SYSTEM" on it. I have booted 
> by IIgs many times before but now, even an exact duplicate of the 
> system 6 install disk gives me the error:
> 
> UNABLE TO LOAD PRODOS

Try this: Copy all the files from the disk to a new folder. Reformat the
disk as ProDOS in the Finder. Copy the files back.

If it works, then you're having the exact same problem I get.

> This is really starting to bug me. What's wrong?
> 
> some info:
> 
> IIgs rom 1
> 1 meg ram
> 3.5 drive
> 5.25 drive
> 
> I create my disks on a PB180 and have not had trouble in the past.
> 
> I have consulted the FAQ and according to it (somewhere in section 8) 
> my disks should work.
> 
> What's wrong?

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