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From: dejesus@rex.cs.tulane.edu (Francisco Xavier Dejesus)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Downloading with an IBM for the ST
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Date: 11 Oct 90 00:04:05 GMT
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In article <4757MV010320@NDSUVM1> MV010320@NDSUVM1.BITNET writes:
>Okay here's my situation,
>            I want to know if it is possible to download programs for the ST
>using an IBM XT.  Both using a 3.5 drive.  Would I have to Format disks on my
>ST and then try to download onto them using the XT or wouldn't it matter or
>is it even possible to pull this off?   Thanks for any help that I get.

    No problem. Just have your frind format the disks with his XT (make sure
he formats them _double_ density -> 720K, assuming you have a DS drive).
The ST can read any IBM-formatted 3.5 disk except the high density ones.

    If you have a modem for your ST and have ftp access you can get a lot
of good PD/Shareware software that way. If so (or if you're not sure) read
the monthly posting of 'frequently asked questions' here or contact me by
e-mail directly and I'll try to help...
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