Re: Alignment disk and diagnostic program - ][+ and //e

[Patrick Schaefer <pa.schaefer@fz-juelich.de>]

Rubywand wrote:

>      This would apply to the kind of disk you mention; but, there are other kinds
> of alignment disks and software. For instance, software which does reads while
> moving the head up and down from track center can supply a measure of correct
> alignment; and, the disk would be copiable.

...but only if

a) the disk you used for the copy was blank. Blank means really blank,
never used before. Some manufacturers write test patterns on the disks,
there disks have to be degaussed before use.

b) the drive you use for the copy is aligned perfectly, because this
will be the reference for the drive you are adjusting.


Patrick