Bill, I rarely run DD to check floppies, but it does take quite a while, due to the slow read rate for floppies. And, it depends on the data stored on the floppy. I found that items like spreadsheets and databases take longer than word processing. Custom icons also slow things down a bit.
Unless you are trying to recover damaged data from a floppy that has gone bad, you should not need to run DD on removables. I don't know if this helps or not. Nancy > I am running DD from my HD checking a floppy. > > > Nancy Haitz wrote: > > > > Maybe I can help, but, I need more info. Are you running DD from a > > floppy? Or, are you checking the data on a floppy? > > > > > William Smith wrote: > > > > > > snip... > > > My main problem again is the time it takes to run DD with a 1.4mb > > > floppy-have gone 2+hours, when if I am checking the HD's or a 100 > > > or 250 Zip it sail right along. Trying to find out why the floppys > > > would take so long. -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
