DESUMATE
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Not really sure if anyone has asked this before. If so, link?
Anyways I'm having issues reading DOS formatted disks on the Amiga. I know this is a common problem and for some reason I can't find a solution.
I am running 3.1 with CrossDOS installed and from here I'm not sure what to do.

I've heard that you need to put a driver called "PC0" into that folder, but I cant find on any of the WB disks I have.
I have the driver for "CF0" but that is for compact flash.

I'm gonna get a CF adapter in the near future, but this is just how I'm trying to moving files atm.

Thanks in advance.

p.s. this is a real Amiga, I just have to run it through a capture card because its PAL.

boomlinde
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Here is a manual: http://cd.textfiles.com/fishandmore/Fis … DOS.manual

DESUMATE
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Thanks for the info!
It didn't help me much though ;~~~~;
Its talking about a supplied disk with the "MSDOS_FileSystem" file on it.
In my case, it was already on the work bench when i got the amiga.

boomlinde
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Here's another manual: http://www.bombjack.org/commodore/amiga … _Guide.pdf

DESUMATE
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Ugh, would be super useful if chapter 7 was in there XD
Just goes from 5 to 9.
Now to hunt for a wb 3.0 manual pdf!
EDIT: Found one. ftp://grandis.nu/Commodore_Amiga/Doc/Ap … Manual.pdf
Username: ftp
Pass:ftp

Now my issue is, even though i have added the dos drivers from the STORAGE/DOSDRIVERS into DEVS/DOSDRIVERS the icon isnt changing to PC0:

Last edited by DESUMATE (Dec 21, 2013 2:55 am)

boomlinde
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Oh, sorry. They cut the best part out smile

Have you put CrossDOSFileSystem in L:? Reading around, some people list it as a required step: http://classicwb.abime.net/classicweb/filetransfer.htm

Also, once you have the PC0 icon coming up as you insert disk, to be able to read them they need to be DD flop

TSC
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Sit tight and I'll help you with this. I'm not at home at the moment.

TSC
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In the meantime: what boomlinde said, you need the actual crossdos + drivers. Also once it's in the folder, double click the icon to activate it. That part is/isn't obvious. Also, Amigados 3.0? Isn't that overkill? Don't quote me, but you might run into discrepancies with various trackers/kickstarter combos under Amigados 3.0.

Welcome to the redundantly frustrating world of Amiga.

DESUMATE
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I'll have to try these suggestions when I get home.
I am using DD disk though.
Also, 3.0 came with the machine.

Last edited by DESUMATE (Dec 21, 2013 9:15 pm)

DESUMATE
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I found the CrossDOSFileSystem in L: When I click on it nothing happens, but a little bit of my chip ram gets used up.

Also it recognizes that there is a PC0 in there as seen below

Last edited by DESUMATE (Dec 22, 2013 2:26 am)

boomlinde
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Try opening the CLI and type "pc0:", then "dir"

DESUMATE
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boomlinde wrote:

Try opening the CLI and type "pc0:", then "dir"

Its says "Not a DOS Disk in device PC0".
I have strong suspicion that it is because the diskette isn't formatted, but when I try to format it on windows it won't let me.
So I just can't win lol

Last edited by DESUMATE (Dec 22, 2013 7:44 pm)

TSC
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I'm still not home...did you try formatting the floppy using Win XP/earlier? If I remember correctly (which I probably don't) later versions of windows will not properly format the disk in a way Crossdos will need. Furthermore, are you using DD or HD floppies?

TSC
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Further knowledge: http://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=11384

DESUMATE
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TSC wrote:

I'm still not home...did you try formatting the floppy using Win XP/earlier? If I remember correctly (which I probably don't) later versions of windows will not properly format the disk in a way Crossdos will need. Furthermore, are you using DD or HD floppies?

I am using DD, egr sent them to me and he had programs on some of them so I know they'll work. He sent me a shit ton of blank ones too.
Every time i try to format them on XP this happens. Won't let me choose any formatting options.

TSC
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Ha. I fold. Use CF, fuck floppies and never look back.