Msg: 1962 *Conference*

03-15-92 10:27:59

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : GLENN LEAVITT

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1960 (FLOPPY "BACKUP")

Glenn:  Indeed, the RS DOS called FLOPPY (for the TPDD2) and FLOPPY.CO (for the
TPDD) are the only "image" backup utilities that I know of; besides TS-RANDOM
(a different subject for a different message).
 
To start with, it's ALWAYS best to save all your files and use an empty
machine.  I find that an empty machine allows you to make only one disk swap,
whereas a machine with files may force you to make several swaps.
 
If you're using FLOPPY.CO, you have all the programming you need.  BkUp is one
of the function key selections within FLOPPY.CO.
 
If you're using FLOPPY the you will need the companion program called
BACKUP.BA, available on the FLOPPY utility disk.  Note: After you are finished
using FLOPPY, you must use the program FREMEM.BA to get rid of it.  Don't just
kill FLOPPY and thing it's gone.
 
Loading FLOPPY is easy.  Forget all that IPL crap in the book.  Simply place
the utility disk in the TPDD2 and leave the drive off.  Go into BASIC on the
laptop and key in RUN"COM:98N1E ... hit <enter> ... then turn on the drive.
That's it!!!  On the Model 200 key in RUN"COM:98N1ENN.
 
The image backup utility is nice to have since it makes a "complete" image
duplicate of the source disk, i.e., boot sector and all.  This means that you
can create duplicate boot disks of all your favorite DOS disks.  Each copy will
"boot" just like the original.  In fact, I use FLOPPY and FLOPPY.CO to create
all of the copies of TS-DOS boot disks.  So there, now you have the secret to
life, the universe and everything.  -Rick-
 
PS: Booting the TPDD2 is much easier then booting the TPDD.  To help the cause
of TPDD booting, interested parties will find the complete TPDD booting
instructions and code in the (T)op menu (H)elpfiles.