How do i format a floppy?

Braveheart1980 · 02-16-2004, 06:40 AM

I know this is stupid but how do i format a floppy disk under linux?(I have amndrake 9.2)

Linux_in_NH · 02-16-2004, 06:44 AM

mformat (if you installed mtool's) if you want MSDOS compatable or mkfs otherwise

UltimaGuy · 02-16-2004, 06:50 AM

mkfs.msdos /dev/fd0

mkfs.vfat /dev/fd0

PS : You must not mount your floppy. Just type any of the above two commands. You can also create a floppy with ext2 FS, which is better.

mke2fs /dev/fd0

Braveheart1980 · 02-16-2004, 06:52 AM

Thanx!Can i format my removable drive this way? (eg mkfs.vfat /dev/xxx )

UltimaGuy · 02-16-2004, 07:27 AM

Ya you could. But be careful, as this will format it in FAT16. For FAT32, you have to pass some options, which I have forgotten. Try searching this forum as I've seen it mentioned a dozen times

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PS : My favourite film of all time is BraveHeart

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michaelk · 02-16-2004, 08:44 AM

If you want a standard DOS formated floppy
fdformat
http://linux.about.com/library/cmd/blcmdl8_fdformat.htm

You can also format it with a linux filesystem.

Braveheart1980 · 02-17-2004, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UltimaGuy

PS : My favourite film of all time is BraveHeart .

Mine too!!