> - uses a 1494kB format rather than 1440kB. This is still 18 sectors per > track, but 83 tracks. That gives you an extra 50k or so to play with, > but at a little risk that it will not work with all drives. If you want > to try a different format (such as 1722kB), then you just need to change > one definition near the top of:
Nearly all drives support more than 18 sectors per track (it involves a smaller gap between the last and the first sector, i.e. rotation speed). Not so many support more than 80 tracks (head positioning). Ciao, Filippo -- Please report bugs to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] (only) to discuss security issues Support for registered customers and partners to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives by mail and http://www.mail-archive.com/devinfo%40lists.e-smith.org
