Date   : Fri, 26 Feb 1999 14:53:43 -0000
From   : Gareth Boden <Gareth.Boden@...>
Subject: Re: BBC to PC Transfer

> They can't read DFS though, without additional software 
> (usually included as
> part of the extra *hardware* you need to attach a 5.25" disk 
> drive). 720k
> DOS discs can be read with the drive in the A310 but you will 
> need a bit of
> free software to do it if the machine doesn't have Risc OS 3.1 fitted.

!DFS is a freely available DFS implementation (proper filing system) for the
Arch.

> Given the need to upgrade the A310 to work with a 5.25" 
> drive, I suggest
> that you buy an old BBC with disk drive and link the Beeb  to 
> the Arc using
> Econet.

Or a serial cable.

Gareth D. Boden
Software Development Manager, CeNeS Limited
Telephone: +44 1223 266466... Fax: +44 1223 266467
Web: http://www.cenes.com/

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