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From: Jules Gilbert <julesg@newebmail.com>
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Subject: talking to a DOS floppy, at least
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I can read a DOS floppy under my FB5.2.1, on a DELL 1150 Inspiron system 
with an external floppy.

But I can not write to a floppy.

What do I do fix this?

--jg

PS:  If you tell me what info I need to collect and come back with, I 
shall do so...