[net.micro] pro/350 floppy format utility

tsc@unccvax.UUCP (tim connell) (04/08/85)

I have recently acquired a pro/350. After asking around I am able to
find no way to format a floppy.  I am looking for a utility which would
allow me to format a floppy under VENIX, or documentation on how
to go about developing such a utility.  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks,
tsc  (address: decvax!mcnc!unccvax!tsc)

binder@dosadi.DEC (Wherever you go, there you are.) (04/11/85)

You can format a PRO-350 floppy by using the P/OS disk services menu selection,
under which there is a floppy option.  Under RT, there is probably a similar
function available as a command to "format dz1" or something like that.

Cheers,
Dick Binder   (The Stainless Steel Rat)

UUCP:  {decvax, allegra, ucbvax...}!decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-dosadi!binder

sah9577@ritcv.UUCP (Scott Hossler) (04/19/85)

> You can format a PRO-350 floppy by using the P/OS disk services 
> menu selection



This is not a true format which can lay down tracks on a fresh
un-formatted disk.  To format fresh disks you need a rainbow.

scott hossler
rochester!ritcv!sah9577