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28 May 2011, 11:36
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How to boot up with 3.1 Workbench install disk?
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I have a new Amiga A1200 which I can't wait to use. I am new to the Amiga scene after owning an Amiga 500 many years ago. However I need help to boot the 3.1 install workbench disk. I have the install adf file which I have copied onto a normal floppy and inserted into my A1200. The Amiga is reading the disk but nothing is happening, What is wrong? Thanks for any help |
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28 May 2011, 11:43
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You need to write the ADF back to the disk with an app like 'ADF Blitzer' the ADF is an image of the disk. http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/adfblitzer This has to be done on a real Amiga with a DD Floppy (unless you have an Catweasel for PC) |
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28 May 2011, 14:50
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You will also need the other 5 disks to install WB to a hard drive(HD). If you have no HD then you need the workbench disk not the install disk. Alternately you could set up a HD using your PC and WinUAE and then transfer it to the 1200.
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28 May 2011, 16:07
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Why not buy the real disks from Amigakit, it's only £21. They also sell the 3.1 ROM for £17.
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28 May 2011, 16:53
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Thanks for the replies
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 Can I buy the disks from anywhere else? I have just found that they are selling just the HD Install 3.1 Disk which is in stock. Will I still need to write the ADF's of the other 5 disks back to the disk on the real A1200 with ADF Blitzer for the installation of workbench? (btw I am using a Compact Flash card installed on my A1200 as my hard drive) Last edited by Van Denhawk; 28 May 2011 at 18:00. Reason: Another question |
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28 May 2011, 17:58
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You can just Google up the freely available .ADF files and write the disk images to some spare floppies, it works just as well and only takes a few minutes to do.
EDIT: actually I would recommend to just get a small Sandisk Compact Flash card and a CF to IDE adapter (together they work like an SSD for the Amiga), and check out ClassicWB and install the whole thing from WinUAE on your PC. It'll be much more convenient to use than having to use your floppies every time. |
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28 May 2011, 18:10
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Doh! I blame the hangover. Analogic are selling it via ebay, no pictures though, so I don't know if they are legitimate copies.
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29 May 2011, 15:30
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I would recommend http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...roducts_id=440
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29 May 2011, 18:26
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I would get f.ex the Edup 5-in-1 PCMCIA adapter from dealextreme.com instead, it's only €6 with shipping included. The one at Amigakit costs €10 more, shipping not included, and seemingly only accepts Compact Flash cards.
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