Re: Apple II 3.5" floppy disk question

[Mark Frischknecht <appleiiguy@gmail.com>]

Dan Foster wrote:
> Does 1.4 MB Mac SuperDrive support GCR-encoded floppies (Apple IIGS 800K)?
> 
> I think I read somewhere it does, but couldn't remember.
> 
> Or do I absolutely have to use a Mac 800K floppy drive?
> 
> The reason is, I'm considering getting a cheap and small old Mac (SE,
> SE/30, Classic, etc) to make it much easier to transfer files to the
> IIGS through either AppleShare/LocalTalk or by floppy disk.
> 
> I did this (network) with my IIGS many years ago, so I know it works. ;)
> 
> -Dan
Yes it does but you need a special controller to use it on a IIGS as a
1.44/800kb drive or it will just work as a 800kb drive..