Re: Reading a PRODOS ZIP disk with a Mac

[Stavros Robert Karatsoridis <skaratso@oucsace.cs.ohiou.edu>]

Mike Pfaiffer <pfaiffer@mbnet.mb.ca> wrote:
> zantec@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>> 
> <problem removed> 
>> How do I read the disk with the Mac?  I tried it, and the Mac
>> shows me a screen that gives me the options of FORMAT
>> (PC format or Mac) or EJECT.

> 	You are missing just one piece of software.

Uhh... no. See below

>> I've read that you need the PC Exchange Control Panel on the Mac.

> 	This is only another piece.
>  
>> The Mac I was using has the PC exchange control panel, but I
>> could'nt see any options that would make a PRODOS disk recognizeable.
>> 
>> Please let me know what I am missing.

> 	While I was doing tech support for Worldnet I had some customers who
> had a ProDOS FST on their Mac. This is what you need. Check your
> extensions and extensions disabled folders. If it is not there I would
> suggest hunting around for it on the net or your local Mac usergroup.
> You may have to update your system software to get it. I can't remember
> which version of the system it came with. You may need to contact
> someone from Apple to find out.

Nope. The "ProDOS FST" you are referring to was used in System 7.1 or
earlier, and is not supported in Syetem 7.5 or higher.  PC Exchange DOES
let you read/write/format ProDOS disks, without the "ProDOS File System"
extension.

Stavros