This is a "feature?" of OS X. It disables the built in floppy drives on those macs that have one. You can still use a usb floppy though.
Paul On 4/23/04 12:11 AM, "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just discovered tonight that my floppy drive doesn't work in 10.2.8, > but still works normally in 9.2.x - this is on a beige G3/266 MT. Does > anyone know why this could be happening? > > I only use my floppy once a month to get a file from one person who is > stuck using a dinosaur computer, but I'd still prefer to solve the > problem. I've run all the updates on software updater, and I'm not sure > what else to try. I tried apple disk utilities software and it doesn't > see the drive when in OSX either... > > TIA, > Andrew > -- "Most people can't think, most of the remainder won't think, the small fraction who do think mostly can't do it very well. The extremely tiny fraction who think regularly, accurately, creatively, and without self-delusion- in the long run, these are the only people who count." [Robert Heinlein] -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
