Date   : Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:15:12 +0100 (BST)
From   : Matt Callow <mattcallow@...>
Subject: Re: FW: Disk formatting question

 --- Darren Logan <Darrenl@...> wrote: >
Dear all,
>  
> I have a question for you regarding formatting of
> disks.
>  
> Two BBC B computers i have acquired recently won't
> accept a format command
> which i have used for many years on some older
> machines.
>  
> The format command i want to use is:
>  
> ">FORM 80 0 2"
>  
> Both BBCs respond with Bad Command.
>  
> Any ideas as to why this command works on some BBCs
> and not others - and
> what (if any) commands i could use on the later
> machines ???
> Please help !
>  

I think it depends on which verion of DFS you have.
For some you need a separate format program. I have a
beeb with a disk interface that I've never been able
to find a format program for. 

Matt
> 
> Kind regards, 
> Darren Logan BSc(Hons) 
> Development Engineer 
>
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Darren Logan 
> Sent: dinsdag 30 juli 2002 15:18
> To: BBC list (E-mail)
> Subject: Disk formatting question
> Importance: High
> 
> 
> Dear all,
>  
> I have a question for you regarding formatting of
> disks.
>  
> Two BBC B computers i have acquired recently won't
> accept a format command
> which i have used for many years on some older
> machines.
>  
> The format command i want to use is:
>  
> ">FORM 80 0 2"
>  
> Both BBCs respond with Bad Command.
>  
> Any ideas as to why this command works on some BBCs
> and not others - and
> what (if any) commands i could use on the later
> machines ???
> Please help !
> 
> Kind regards, 
> Darren Logan BSc(Hons) 
> Development Engineer 
>
> 
> Michell Instruments Ltd   tel: +44(0)1223 434 854 
> Nuffield Close                fax: +44(0)1223 434
> 895 
> Cambridge                   
> www.michell-instruments.com 
> CB4 1SS                      
> mailto:darrenl@...
> <mailto:darrenl@...>  
> 
> ISO9002 accredited: Q6284 • Member BCAS 
> UKAS accredited: 0179 •  Investor in People 
> ---------------The dew point
> specialists-------------- 
> 
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> confidential 
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> use of the intended 
> recipient(s). If you are not the intended
> recipient(s), please note 
> that any distribution, copying or use of this
> communication or the 
> information in it is strictly prohibited. If you
> have received this 
> communication in error, please notify the sender
> immediately 
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>  
> 
>  

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