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

[drsmooth@relex.com (Edhel Iaur)]

chessie@ospnet.nshore.org (Adam Barr) wrote:

>i have some HD 5.25 inch disks that i want to use on my apple II, they do 
>not want to format for some reason. is there a way to make them format? I 
>remeber hearing about a program that did it a few years back.

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.
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