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Hyperdrive System Software Disk 2
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-24 11:04:40 Does anyone here have disk 2 for the Hyperdrive System Software? I think it has the Backup, Security, and printer drivers.
Posted by: tanaquil on 2016-04-24 16:02:03 I don't know what's on which disk, but I found some utilities, including Backup and Security, in the "Hyperdrive" folder on my new Hyperdrive. I made copies to 2 dsk images. Not sure how to attach them to a forum post though. PM me? About printer drivers I'm not sure, but my Hyperdrive had some in its System Folder - do you know which ones you're looking for? They looked like ordinary printer drivers to me (ImageWriter, LaserWriter etc).
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-24 17:20:43 I used Norton Disk Recovery on the floppy. It managed to repair the disk header before freezing when trying to access the floppy. I'm not able to get any files off of it, though. I took a screen shot:
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-24 17:21:05 To add an attachment, click the "More Reply Options," then you'll see the attachment options.
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-24 17:22:18 Also, looking at the addendum in the box, it says that this is the new V2R1 version, which extends compatibility with Macintosh Plus computers.
Posted by: tanaquil on 2016-04-24 18:49:47 Ah, I'm afraid my files are all pre-MacPlus (being on an un-upgraded 512K system). Do you still want them? Thanks for the screenshot! I am always interested to know what original disks looked like.
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-24 19:46:30 Shucks. I'll wait to see what the guys at GCC say. Maybe this is all moot if we can get a copy of their old FTP site.
Posted by: BadGoldEagle on 2016-04-25 09:49:14 I used Norton Disk Recovery on the floppy. It managed to repair the disk header before freezing when trying to access the floppy. I'm not able to get any files off of it, though. I took a screen shot: GCC-Disk-2.gif What system did you use? This screen shot was taken on a color Mac, possibly running 8 or 9. I tried some Hyperdrive software with OS9 and it wouldn't work. Maybe system 3.2 will work?
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-25 10:52:09 I'm not trying to run it, just archive the disks. It's a IIci. It read disk 1 just fine, so I was able to archive it. I suppose that's the most important disk because it actually has the software needed to use the Hyperdrive. Disk 2 would also be nice because it has the utilities and printing software. According to my addendum, V2R1 adds support for HFS and Macintosh Plus. Given how relatively rare the Hyperdrive is, I wonder how many of those that are left are this version or later.
Posted by: alex-mars64 on 2016-04-25 12:14:17 Hi everybody, as I did a google search for the hyperdrive, i came across this threat. I recently got a cheap Macintosh 512k. The disk drive is not working and as I opened the case i found there is Hyperdrive and a 2 MB Ram extension attached. The Mac can boot off of a external floppy drive. The internal one is obviously broken. And without a floppy, it tries to boot from the harddrive resulting in a sad finder (0F0064). Unfortunately no floppies with hyperdrive drivers are available or can be found on the internet. Would someone be so nice and make an image of your system disk one or at least tell me a place to find them. Thanks in advance. Bye, Alex
Posted by: oldappleguy on 2016-04-25 12:49:14 I have a few hyperdrive floppy disks that I am will to send to anyone that needs them
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-25 13:33:37 Wooo! Sign me up. 😀 I see you have an even newer version than mine. I'll take one of each if you can send me copies.
Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-04-25 13:41:21 In the meantime, Alex, you can use this one. HyperDrive_System_1.im_.sit.hqx
Posted by: alex-mars64 on 2016-04-25 13:45:48 Hi oldappleguy, ohh really nice! Thanks for your reply. I would really like to get a copy of each, if you don't mind. Greetings, Alex
Posted by: alex-mars64 on 2016-04-25 13:47:38 Hi olePigeon, thank you very much, i will try it right now and keep you updated about the progress! 🙂
Posted by: tanaquil on 2016-04-25 15:47:12 I would also love copies of the hyperdrive floppy disks! Would you be willing to make disk images and upload to an archive such as macintosh garden? Or send the disks to one of us who could do the imaging and the upload? I'd be happy to do it, I expect others would as well.
Posted by: Paralel on 2016-04-25 15:53:48 Yeah, its possible some of those might be the only remaining copies left
Posted by: techknight on 2016-04-25 17:09:21 they need archived ASAP, thats for sure.
Posted by: Paralel on 2016-04-25 17:46:26 I like how the two in the upper right hand corner are hand labeled "Hypodrive". Is that the poor man's version of the hyperdrive?
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