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Re: Apple ][ using PC floppy

vladitx wrote:

On Dec 30, 8:15 pm, Steven Hirsch <snhir...@gmail.com> wrote:

Can you summarize the differences between your device and the SVD?


I can tell you my extremely limited few-minutes experience with
friend's SVD - it doesn't handle Locksmith's "Fast Backup". Probably
because of the funky way to detect head movement - look at the
schematic. And some Apple ][ software likes to do naughty things with
the controller.
I must admit that I've not tried anything that fancy with it. I use it only to bootstrap my way into various machines for which I have no real media. In that capacity, it's been a godsend. 


I have developed alternative firmware for PD8, which was written from
scratch.  There were prepared some nice options and it was roughly at
a 50% completeness. Haven't touched it for about 7-8 months, but I can
return and finish it, provided there is:
  - enough interest in people already owning it
  - people wanting to try newer firmware and provide testing/feedback
  - developers wanting to (ab)use it as a co-processor
  - some new folks to try it

Please state your opinions here, as they will shape the PD8's fate -
new firmware/features, board re-spin, etc.
Provided the cost is somewhat reasonable, you can count on me as a customer. I'm a sucker for things like this :-). 

Steve