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From: pavlov@hscfvax.UUCP (840033@G.Pavlov)
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
Message-ID: <202@hscfvax.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 10-Jun-86 23:22:55 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jun 10 23:22:55 1986
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In article <-217497@bbimg>, mikey@bbimg writes:
> 
> 
> > The 1.2 MB drive (just like the AT's 1.2 MB drive) can read,
> > write, and format 360 KB disks.  However, if it writes or formats
> > one, that disk can no longer be reliably read in a 360 KB drive.
> 
> BULLSH*T!!!  Get this right people!  It's been discussed OVER AND OVER!!!!
> The ONLY problem with the 1.2 meg drive writing 360K diskettes is if you 
> OVERWRITE on a diskette with a 1.2 meg drive and there was previous info
> 				trsvax!techsup!bbimg!mikey

  I can't be that "definitive" about it, having seen some results that were
  less than optimal.

  I would suggest including a 360kb drive; provided the controller is already
  there, one can be purchased for <$85. (PC Connection sellss CDC's for apx.
  $79.).   
             greg.