Date   : Fri, 06 Jul 1990 12:06:01 EST
From   : SAGE@LL.LL.MIT.EDU
Subject: Working with MS-DOS Disks Under CP/M

   I have watched the discussion about moving information between CP/M
and MS-DOS diskettes hoping that someone would provide full
information.  When I saw the recent message from "Long Haired Nicky" I
decided I better add my two cents.

   I do not understand why "Nicky" is working on the project he is,
since a superb product already exists.  It is DosDisk from Bridger
Mitchell's Plu*Perfect Systems.  DosDisk runs on a number of machines,
including C128s, Kaypros, and Morrows.  It allows the CP/M machine to
work directly with MS-DOS diskettes using all standard programs.
DosDisk even supports DOS subdirectories and time/date stamps.  The
only useful thing that it cannot do is format diskettes in MS-DOS
format.  I have never really thought about it, but it is probably
limited to the standard 360K DSDD format.

   Preconfigured versions of DosDisk for a list of about 10 machines
cost only $30.  For SB180 computers with XBIOS, there is a special
version of DosDisk that runs as a BSX and takes up NO TPA!  There is a
kit version for $45 for those who can write their own overlay drivers.
Anyone who wants further information is welcome to contact me.

-- Jay Sage

Disclaimer: My wife's company sells the whole line of Plu*Perfect
Systems software, including DosDisk, and I played a role as an alpha
and beta tester in the design of DosDisk (I'm the one who asked for
subdirectory support).  Since I work on a Compaq 386 at work and an
SB180 at home, I use DosDisk all the time.  It is the only product
that allows me to keep the time/date stamps current across both
machines.



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