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Re: DD->HD 3.5 disks

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From: orlov
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 03:59
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In article <1992Sep3.150827.11066@ncsu.edu>, bkpipa@eos.ncsu.edu (BRIAN KEITH
> PIPA) writes:
> 
> I have a friend who converts his DD 3.5 inch disks to
> HD by putting the extra hole in the disk.  He says he hasn't
> had any trouble doing this, but some lab administrators here
> say it shouldn't be done.
> 
> I know they even sell a tool to do this for you.
> 
> Anybody else do this and what kind of success have you had?
> 
> Any comments, opinions are welcome.
> 
> Thanks

	Well, you are not the first one who invented such a 'conversion'.
A friend of mine has 'converted' all his DD 3.5" disks two years ago and
there was no errors while using them. I think it's one of the best things
he devised.
	Hmmm... Maybe in 1993 his disks will turn into REAL JUNK, but he
hasn't any problems now.

P.S. ...they sell a tool to do this??? I'd like to look at those fool who
     uses this tool!..! My friend used an awl and a screwdriver only!

                                              With besh wishes, D.S.
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