This is akin to the "do you have the computer plugged in?" tech support
question. :-) Yes, I've got them right-side up. I've got a whole box of
them that I used to use on a regular basis. (That was back in the days when
they looked small, compared to the 8" floppies I'd been using at work!) This
floppy was write protected; so that message at least was correct. I believe
I've got another 5" drive somewhere, so I'll try that one tomorrow.
Vaughn
On Thursday 06 November 2003 21:11, you wrote: > Are you sure the disc is in the right way up?
>
> 5.25" discs are write-protected by hiding a notch on one side; if you
> inverted the disc it would likely be covered, explaining the report of
> 'write-protected'
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