Re: How do i format a DOS partition

[Jeff Katcher <Jeff_Katcher@canamera.com>]

Lawrence MacIntyre wrote:
> 
> Hi:
> 
> Here's the long answer.  First, BTW, the partition doesn't need to be
> the first one, and it can be an extended partion also.  This is good,
> because I used Disk Druid, and it appears to randomly place partitions
> on the disk.
> 
> First, you need mtools.  Edit the config file (typically
> /etc/mtools.conf, but there are variations), and add an entry for the
> partition in question.
> 
> e.g.
> 
> drive k: file="/dev/dsa9" exclusive
> Now, format it:
> 
> mformat -t 80 -h 2 -s 18 k:

This command formats my 10M partition as a 1.4M Floppy.  how can I find
the
correct options for drive geometry for that partition.
 
> copy milo and linload onto the partition
> 
> mcopy linload.exe k:/
> mcopy milo k:/
> 

Thanks,
	Jeff