re reading random disks

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Subject: re reading random disks
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Date: Mon, 12-Nov-84 01:59:55 EST
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From: Gustavo Fernandez
Don't bother. Mac disks are incompatible with anyone else's down to the
lowest level. You would have to re-design the controller (i.e. IWM) in order
to allow the Mac to read anything beyond mac and Lisa disks.
If it's lisa disks that you want to read, then things are much easier. There
already exists a file, Unlisa.BAS in which will do this.
HP disks will be impossible to read. I have tried reading non-apple 5 1/4"
disks on my Apple II and have come across similar brick walls. Remember that
the same IWM used in a Mac is also used in a IIc.
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