Re: Hardware musings

["mdj" <mdj.mdj@gmail.com>]

sicklittlemonkey wrote:

> Bit copy parameters or a Computist crack could provide an invaluable
> start, but someone who understands the Deep Magic needs to verify that
> an archive quality image has been obtained. The only alternative is
> some kind of analogue clone, as discussed. (Quantum entanglement
> anyone? ;-)

Well, as far as Bit Copy parameters go, you can be sure you have an
archive quality image, assuming the parameters are correct.

> The image would implicitly document the protection used, and as a
> result pare down the data captured to a bare minimum. Putting the image
> back on disk then becomes more practicable.

That's true. I'd like to get a feel for what software Copy II Plus
can't copy... Some of the later 18 sector titles might fit that
category, for instance Prince Of Persia

Matt