SAGE@LL.LL.MIT.EDU (07/07/90)
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.