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From: wales@valeria.cs.ucla.edu
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Subject: PD/shareware floppy diag program available?
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Date: 23 Feb 89 05:53:45 GMT
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Is anyone aware of a reasonably inexpensive (preferably PD or shareware)
diagnostic program for floppy disks on a PC?

I would prefer something that can test both 5.25" and 3.5" diskettes at
all relevant densities.

Alternatively, can anyone discuss the kinds of things a floppy diagnos-
tic program should do, and how they are typically done?  I'm not afraid
of writing something -- even if I have to do my own DOS or BIOS calls.

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