[comp.sys.atari.st.tech] Reading IBM PC 5 1/4 Disks

crichmon@digi.lonestar.org (Charles Richmond) (09/11/90)

I get source code on IBM PC 5 1/4 inch floppies (360 k) and
I need the capability to read these disks with my Atari ST.

I know that the Atari ST uses the same disk format as the IBM
PC.  I saw a 5 1/4 inch disk drive in a magazine once that
was designed for use with PC Ditto.  Does anyone know if that
will work with regular Atari ST disk reads and writes?

Can anyone send me some plans for converting an IBM PC disk
drive to work with the Atari ST?  I can get a drive with power
supply for about $100, but I am sure some extra circuitry or
wiring will be necessary to make it work with the ST.  Also,
I would need a plug that will fit the Atari ST floppy drive
port.

Thanks for any help that you can send me!  I will post a summary
to the net if I receive some good information.

   Charles Richmond         crichmon@digi.lonestar.org