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From: ifar355@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (David H. Huang)
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Subject: Re: Hello and comments...
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Date: 15 Jan 91 19:36:49 GMT
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In article <384@generic.UUCP> taob@pnet91.cts.com (Brian Tao) writes:
>> You have to actually format the RAM disk. Just creating it does
>> not put boot block on it. Boot the finder, ERASE the RAM disk
>> (This will put boot block on it), and then use the installer to
>> put GS/OS on it (don't just drag the files over).
>
>    Why can't you just drag the ProDOS and System folders into the RAMdisk
>from the Finder?  The installer is a big pain to use.

To tell the truth, I have never used the Installer to install system software
(or anything else, for that matter). I only have one 3.5 drive, and unlike the
finder, it loads one file at a time. I tried it once, and gave up after swapping
disks 15 times. I just use GS/OS TN #1 and the Finder to see what I need.
So, if you know what files you need, use the Finder to do the copying.
Of course, if it doesn't work, you didn't hear this from me...

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