Run 1.3GB Gigamo MO Floppy on 1.4" Drive

Thread starter experiment6
Start date Apr 25, 2007

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The discussion revolves around the compatibility of a 640 MB magneto-optical (MO) floppy disk with available drives. The user is seeking guidance on which drive can read this specific type of MO disk, as they mistakenly purchased it without knowing its compatibility with standard 1.4 MB floppy drives. The conversation highlights the need for specialized magneto-optical drives to handle such disks, as typical floppy disk drives cannot accommodate them. Additional references to magneto-optical technology provide context for understanding the disk's functionality and requirements.

Apr 25, 2007

experiment6

http://www.maxell.eu.com/Images/1.3GB%20Gigamo%20MO.JPG

I have one but don't know what drive to run it ?

Mine is 640 MB MO floppy type I mistakenly bought home long ago without having known if a single 1.4' floppy drive could handle it.

Thanks for any hint

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Apr 25, 2007

J77

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magneto-optical

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