Re: Disk copy in Apple IIGS?

["Michael Kent" <michael.kent@a2central.com.remove-r9t-this>]

  To: limtc
 > On 3=D4=C226=C8=D5, =C9=CF=CE=E71=CA=B131=B7=D6, "Michael Kent" 
 > <michael.k..= .@a2central.com.remove-m4-this> wrote:
 
 > > One other thing.  From your previous posts it sounds like your 3.5" drive 
 > > may be flaky.  Once you get System 6.0.1 you have enough RAM to create a 
 > > 2-3 Meg RAMdisk.  You can install System 6.0.1 on the RAMdisk and boot 
 > > from it.  That will save you a lot of shuffling of floppy disks and save 
 > > wear and tear on the drive.
 
> But that means I have to leave my GS on at all time, isn't it?

Yes, but except for power failures and demos which trash the RAMdisk, you'll 
have access to your GS without relying on your flaky drive.  Keeping the power 
on will not harm the machine.

 > Once shut down, I will need to restart in System 6.0.1 and reinstall
 > it on RAM disk?

Yes.

> I do have 5MB RAM, so RAM disk is indeed an option.

Probably the best you can do given your present hardware.  IMO, of course.

Mike
Michael Kent                                                  Apple II Forever!
St. Peters, MO
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