Re: I can't format 3.5 floppies!

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ljsilicon@aol.com (LJSILICON) wrote:

>Willie Yeo wrote...
>
>>The IIGS uses DD disks not HD disks
>>.. Unless you have a Super drive Card.
>>HD disks can be reformated but I believe they can try to revert to HD and
>>this casues data Loss..
>
>Yes, the Apple 3.5" drives use DD disks, however, I have used HD disks with no
>ill effects. I know that past Nathan rants said that the data may corrupt
>because of the difference in media, but I have not found that to be the case.

It depends on the HD disks, I think.  Nathan's rants aside, I have tried
using HD disks as DD disks and have experienced data lost over weeks
or months.  To be more specific, I used bulk disks from Mei...they
format initially, then fade.  I've also tried name brand Fujifilm disks to
the same effect.  Can't speak for other brands...

Then I got a real HD drive for my GS and reformatted all those HD
disks in HD format...they've worked reliably ever since.