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From: infocenter@urz.unibas.ch
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Re: IBM PC <----> HP disk interchange
Message-ID: <1990Oct22.084321.1041@urz.unibas.ch>
Date: 22 Oct 90 07:43:21 GMT
References: <1754@mimir.mlb.dmt.csiro.au>
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In article <1754@mimir.mlb.dmt.csiro.au>, paz@mlb.dmt.csiro.au (Paul Zemancheff) writes:
> 
> 	I wish to to be able transfer files between an IBM pc 3 1/2" high
> density drive and the HP 3 1/2" (270/710K) disk format as produced by the 9153
> HP disk drive. Can I,
> 	
> 	1/ Read the HP format on a IBM high density drive ?.
> 	2/ Write the HP format on IBM high density drive ?.
> 
> The HP systems is a 9816S running Basic 4.0 and the 9153 includes the 3 1/2"
> drive.  Any suggestions as to whether this is possible and how it might be
> done would be most welcome.
> 
> 						Paul.......
> 
> 
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Hi Paul,

Uniform-PC from MicroSolutions, 132 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 60115,
(815) 756 3411 is a program that allows you converting files from a bunch of 
strange formats to MSDos and back (at least 150 diff. formats).
You have to load a special device driver and then you start a program where you 
can choose the format.

In the version I have (2.12) your machine is not supported, but there might be 
a newer update that solves your problem.

I tried to get infos from MicroSolutions, they sent me an address of the Swiss 
distributor, but he does not support this product.
So I would appreciate getting an answer, whether it is worthwhile to get 
an update. It's such a hassel for me to reach them over the ocean (time diff.).

bye ....................................................  Didi

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