Re: Looking for a couple of On-Line Systems disk images...

["Chris Alaimo" <cpalaimo@gmail.com>]

OK, Locksmith didn't work.  Does anyone have any insight into how I can
copy this disk?

Thanks,

Chris

Michael J. Mahon wrote:
> Chris Alaimo wrote:
> > Chris Alaimo wrote:
> >
> >>Hey guys.  My copies of Hi-Res Cribbage and Hi-Res Soccer are no longer
> >>functioning, so I am looking for images of both games so that I can
> >>repair mine.  I assure you that I own a legitimate copy of both games.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>
> >>Chris
> >
> >
> > OK, so I am now able to access the data on the disk.  The problem was
> > that the disks became warped due to heat exposure, so I cut the plastic
> > housing open and removed the disk, and I am able to read it by
> > inserting it into a non-warped housing.  So now I would like to copy it
> > onto a new disk.  Should Locksmith be able to defeat the
> > copy-protection of early On-Line Systems games?
>
> Nice going!  This technique is useful in many circumstances when there
> is mechanical damage.  I use it frequently with damaged or soiled 5.25"
> disks.
>
> -michael
>
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