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Re: Reading a PRODOS ZIP disk with a Mac

Stavros Robert Karatsoridis wrote:
> 
> Mike Pfaiffer <pfaiffer@mbnet.mb.ca> wrote:
> > zantec@my-dejanews.com wrote:
> >>
> > <problem removed>
> >> How do I read the disk with the Mac?  I tried it, and the Mac
> >> shows me a screen that gives me the options of FORMAT
> >> (PC format or Mac) or EJECT.
> 
> >       You are missing just one piece of software.
> 
> Uhh... no. See below
> 
> >> I've read that you need the PC Exchange Control Panel on the Mac.
> 
> >       This is only another piece.
> >
> >> The Mac I was using has the PC exchange control panel, but I
> >> could'nt see any options that would make a PRODOS disk recognizeable.
> >>
> >> Please let me know what I am missing.
> 
> >       While I was doing tech support for Worldnet I had some customers who
> > had a ProDOS FST on their Mac. This is what you need. Check your
> > extensions and extensions disabled folders. If it is not there I would
> > suggest hunting around for it on the net or your local Mac usergroup.
> > You may have to update your system software to get it. I can't remember
> > which version of the system it came with. You may need to contact
> > someone from Apple to find out.
> 
> Nope. The "ProDOS FST" you are referring to was used in System 7.1 or
> earlier, and is not supported in Syetem 7.5 or higher.  PC Exchange DOES
> let you read/write/format ProDOS disks, without the "ProDOS File System"
> extension.
> 
> Stavros

	This would explain why I found it on a small group of machines. ;-)

				Later
				Mike




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