Re: how can i format a HD 5.25 inch disk on a A2

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <Pine.OSF.3.95.960928102501.13142A-100000@unicorn.it.wsu.edu>,
Sedgwick  <sedgwick@wsunix.wsu.edu> wrote:
>> AFAIK, Apple //s only take advantage of single-density disks.  If you
>> feel dangerous, you can squeeze a couple more tracks onto a disk.  You
>> can also notch the left side of your disk to make it double-sided.

>Uhm, then hw can yu explain the fact that my IIgs and my friends //e
>have been usinf d0uble-density disks f0r years n0w.

   Double Density 5.25" disks (single or double sided) is what's
recommended that people use on Apple IIs. High Density disks have
different magnetic properties, and aren't safely usable. 

Nathan Mates
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