The lo-density drive 800k on the Mac cannot read those hi-density disks written on the PC. If the file will fit on a 720k PC diskette you can try to put it on one. You would need PC exchange to read it on the Mac (since it would be a PC formatted disk). The 720k PC diskette is like an 800k Mac formatted disk. The old Macs can read those 800k diskettes. I don't remember which system PC Exchange started coming with. Donna Pointer-- iMac, ergo iAm
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 04:33:32 -0400 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (PowerBooks) > Subject: PowerBooks Digest #824 > > HELP! File transfer trouble... > Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:31:53 -0400 > > Hi all. I have a Windows XP machine and an old Powerbook 145. I have a > file I need to get from the PC to the Mac, but the PC has a 1.44 MB floppy > drive and the Mac has a 720K DSDD drive. Neither drive recognizes disks > formatted on the other. HOW can I get the file from my PC to the Mac? > Thanks! > Jan -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
