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Just got a Mac 512k (not 512ke) and I want to use my Tash20
Posted by: DistantStar001 on 2025-03-17 18:14:09 Just as the title says. The computer required some minor repairs (mostly age related) but boots perfectly now. I have several original floppies for it, a mouse, keyboard, external 400k drive, and as mentioned, a Tash20 I got for my 512ke. Now I would like to use it with my original 512k. I understand that the original 512k won't boot from a hard drive, but I was under the impression that it would still recognize one if booted from a floppy. I've tested the external floppy port and it's working, but the computer still isn't recognizing the Tash20 when attached. I can only assume that I am either missing a driver or my disks (which are system 4) are not compatible with the drive. Anyone know where I'm going wrong here?
Posted by: dalek on 2025-03-19 07:00:17 You're missing the HD20 Startup Disk. Search for HD20 Init and you'll find what you need. Boot from that floppy which will have the necessary driver to use the HD20/Tash20.
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