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Re: mumath

On Apr 13, 9:00 am, "John" <zzzj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Apr 13, 7:43 am, Andy McFadden <fad...@fadden.com> wrote:
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> > RedskullDC <R...@oz.org> wrote:
> > > "John" <zzzj...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > >>http://www.apple2.org.za/mirrors/ftp.apple.asimov.net/unsorted/MUMATH...
> > > Open the mumath.sdk image, and convert to to an "unadorned dos order" disk
> > > type.
>
> > > Applewin opens the .do type disk without any problems.
>
> > > The image doesn't appear to have a catalog track at the expected area which
> > > is
> > > why Ciderpress probably balks at it.
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> > It's a custom disk format.  CiderPress has no idea what to make of it.
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> > Another way to handle this sort of archive is by changing the "files
> > of type" selection in the "open" dialog to "ShrinkIt Archives".  That will
> > open the .SDK as an archive instead of as a disk image, so you can test
> > or extract the contents.  Tools->Convert Disk Image is probably easier.
>
> > FWIW, depending on what you choose in the "open" dialog, a "foo.bxy" that
> > contains a disk image might be opened as Binary ][, ShrinkIt, or a
> > disk image.  Seehttp://ciderpress.sourceforge.net/tutorial/index.htm
> > (down in the "Opening Archives Differently" section).
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> Thanks everyone. Is ADIOS-81 a Dos 3 variant or something? Is it
> possible that I can copy the files over to a Prodos folder and run if
> from a flash card?

So, the catalog is encrypted, at least? Older posts indicated that it
can't be placed on a HD as it stands (  :-(  I was hoping to load all
the disks into a Prodos folder - oh so sad ...)

Anyone seen the Apple manual? The  pdf reference to the TRS-80 manual
is on IRA's site. ( Google "ira trs-80" ) It is for the model one.

Has anyone compare the CP/M, Apple, and TRS-80 versions?