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Old 11-24-2004, 01:29 PM   #1
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linux 7.2 question


I have a computer running linux 7.2. I can't figure out how to save files to a floppy disk. Please help!
 
Old 11-24-2004, 02:32 PM   #2
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linux 7.2? I don't think that's your distribution isn't it?

But mount a floppy with
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mount /dev/fd0
Then you should be able to save on it,
 
Old 11-24-2004, 03:04 PM   #3
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I did mount it, but I dont know how to save onto it in the save dialog box. how do I do it?
 
Old 11-25-2004, 05:48 AM   #4
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I think you have to search in your /floppy directory. If not check if it's under /mnt
 
  


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