>> As long as the disk STARTS OFF as being PC-Formatted (and the OS on the Duo >> can read PC disks) it should be no problem >> >I'm guessing that the version of Word for Windows will be Word 97 or Word >2000. When you say 'As long as the disk STARTS OFF as being PC-Formatted', >does this mean that I can put a blank disk in the Duo, and format it via >Word 5.1 for Mac to be readable by PC's? Or does the disk first have to go >through a PC? > >No wait, that would be insanity wouldn't it?
If you put a _blank_ disk in, it will offer to format it for you - choose PC from the drop-down. If...PC-format disk, it will read it transparently;> If it's a Mac-format disk, go 'Special/Erase disk' - choose PC from the drop-down. hth -- Take care ..... Brian ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
