Date   : Thu, 30 Jun 1983 12:34:16 EDT (Thu)
From   : Keith Petersen <w8sdz@brl>
Subject: Reading/writing multiple format disks

A recent message posted to Info-Cpm told of an expensive disk controller
card and drive which can be added to an existing S-100 system to allow
reading/writing to many different disk formats.

Some were skeptical when I replied that you didn't need to buy that
expensive disk controller when you could get a whole KAYPRO-II
computer for about the same price and use a "new program" to do the
same thing.  Well, here's the complete info on that new program.  It
does exist and it does work.

---forwarded message from CP-MIG on CompuServe---

Fm: George Antunes 71535,1507

If you have access to a Kaypro there is a program you can run which
will let you read, write, & format in about 15 different formats (all
5-1/4 inch, single sided).  I recently bought a copy ($39.00) and like
it a lot.  The program is called Uniform and is available from Micro
Solutions, 125 South 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois 60115.  Phone is (815)
756-3421.  They have been selling dealers a license to make & sell
unimited copies of the software for $2000.

They are in the process of completing versions which will RUN on the
Morrow Microdecision & Osborne; both of those formats are among those
which are supported on version which runs on the Kaypro. You might give
them a call & see if they want to swap information with you.  I found
them pleasant & cooperative.

---end of forwarded messsage---

Now that the Kaypro-IV which has double-density-double-sided drives is
available, it will be just a matter of time before you can read/write
to almost any 5-1/4" format by using the Kaypro.

--Keith