Zip Disk Support

killergorilla · 09 March 2003, 10:55

Hi,

just wondering about PC <> Amiga zip transfer.

Is it possible to transfer data from a PC to an Amiga (and vice versa) using a zip drive?

I thought that because you have to format a zip disk for a PC it would not be readible under the Amiga file system.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

RetroMan · 09 March 2003, 11:11

Yup

Just use FAT95 from Aminet to mount and read DOS/WIN formatted drives/zips/whatever on your Amiga

killergorilla · 09 March 2003, 11:27

Thanks for that.

I suppose that it doesn't matter that my HD is NTFS because the zip will still use fat right?

RetroMan · 09 March 2003, 11:40

Not sure about this ... you should be able to format the ZIP with FAT, yes

killergorilla · 09 March 2003, 11:53

Thanks,

I only ask because I'm buying an Amiga next week with a zip drive and wondered whether it would be worthwhile to get a zip drive for my PC so that I can shove files back and forth.

Please do not use a signature in your posts! Use the UserCP instead. -Admin

spannernick · 28 August 2004, 18:20

Could i use a zip 100 drive on the amiga,i use it on my pc.its a parallel port drive...?

28 August 2004, 18:22

As far as i know you can not use the parallel version, but the scsi one works fine, i used to do this on my pc/amiga to transfer files around.

DeCreator

Galaxy · 29 August 2004, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

Thanks for that.

I suppose that it doesn't matter that my HD is NTFS because the zip will still use fat right?

No need to reformat any of the zip disks, they are formatted with FAT by default, and Windows has no probles with FAT (for obvious reasons).

Amiga-PC file transfer with a zip drive works like a charm - I use it regularly.

@spannernick

I have also heard that the Parallel port drive is only compatible with the PC. (anyway the transfer rate on the parallel port drive sux - go for a scsi one.)

LocalH · 29 August 2004, 04:32

Actually, the parallel Zip *can* be used with the Amiga, but I believe it requires a hardware hack. Check out ppazip on Aminet, I haven't looked into it as I don't use Zip disks, but given that you perform the hardware modification, it should work. The readme even states that it supports SCSIdirect, meaning you can use tools like HDToolBox and ZipTools.

a_petri · 29 August 2004, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocalH

Actually, the parallel Zip *can* be used with the Amiga, but I believe it requires a hardware hack. Check out ppazip on Aminet, I haven't looked into it as I don't use Zip disks, but given that you perform the hardware modification, it should work. The readme even states that it supports SCSIdirect, meaning you can use tools like HDToolBox and ZipTools.

I've tried this (it is really easy, actually it contains only three connectors and some wires, and you don't even have to open the Amiga case) and used it for a while with my parallel port Zip100 drive, for exchanging data with a Macintosh based publishing company.

The Zip100 drive with the extra hardware worked, but the data transfer failed spontaneously sometimes (the software driver displayed an error requester, and I had to reset the Amiga to make the Zip drive working again.)

It did not result in data loss (copying the same file was always OK after the reset) but it was slightly annoying...

killergorilla · 30 August 2004, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

No need to reformat any of the zip disks, they are formatted with FAT by default, and Windows has no probles with FAT (for obvious reasons).

Amiga-PC file transfer with a zip drive works like a charm - I use it regularly.

@spannernick

I have also heard that the Parallel port drive is only compatible with the PC. (anyway the transfer rate on the parallel port drive sux - go for a scsi one.)

Erm...

This post was from 2003, I managed to sort out the problem quite some time ago.

THX1138 · 15 September 2004, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

Thanks for that.

I suppose that it doesn't matter that my HD is NTFS because the zip will still use fat right?

I have the same setup on my towered 1200 which has a Zip 100 and the pc has the same.........hardrive on the pc is NTFS and works flawlessly !!

killergorilla · 15 September 2004, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

Erm...

This post was from 2003, I managed to sort out the problem quite some time ago.

I've had my zip 100 for over a year now and I kinda figured it works

THX1138 · 15 September 2004, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

I've had my zip 100 for over a year now and I kinda figured it works

Are you sure ?.........only joking,didn't realise the post was that old...doh !!

15 September 2004, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by killergorilla

Hi,

just wondering about PC <> Amiga zip transfer.

Is it possible to transfer data from a PC to an Amiga (and vice versa) using a zip drive?

I thought that because you have to format a zip disk for a PC it would not be readible under the Amiga file system.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

You will also need CrossDOS 7 Gold in order for your Amiga to recognize the ZIP drive. [woops, I think I accidentaly deleted AGAIN DoomMaster's feeble attempt at shady business]

BippyM · 15 September 2004, 23:17

Or visit my FTP KG :P

15 September 2004, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by bippym

Or visit my FTP KG :P

Yea, but does yours work and is it the FULL version of the program? I don't think that yours is.

BippyM · 15 September 2004, 23:26

Well you would know.. why because:

a). you have access to my FTP & 50+CDRs of Amiga software (Yes I know you are bound to have more)

b). You know what software I actually have anyway!!

Is the DoomMaster clairvoyant now too?

Amiga1992 · 15 September 2004, 23:48

How about banning him from your FTO, bipps

RetroMan · 16 September 2004, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoomMaster

You will also need CrossDOS 7 Gold in order for your Amiga to recognize the ZIP drive.

Uhm ..... for WHAT exactly do you think CrossDOS 7 Gold is required here

For recognizing a ZIP drive on Amiga ????

Errrrrr ............ well ........ no you don´t .... you shouldn´t give advice to people if you don´t know what you´re talking about

09 March 2003, 10:55	#1
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	Zip Disk Support Hi, just wondering about PC <> Amiga zip transfer. Is it possible to transfer data from a PC to an Amiga (and vice versa) using a zip drive? I thought that because you have to format a zip disk for a PC it would not be readible under the Amiga file system. Any ideas? Thanks.

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09 March 2003, 11:11	#2
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 3,704	Yup Just use FAT95 from Aminet to mount and read DOS/WIN formatted drives/zips/whatever on your Amiga

09 March 2003, 11:27	#3
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	Thanks for that. I suppose that it doesn't matter that my HD is NTFS because the zip will still use fat right?

09 March 2003, 11:40	#4
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 3,704	Not sure about this ... you should be able to format the ZIP with FAT, yes

09 March 2003, 11:53	#5
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	Thanks, I only ask because I'm buying an Amiga next week with a zip drive and wondered whether it would be worthwhile to get a zip drive for my PC so that I can shove files back and forth. Please do not use a signature in your posts! Use the UserCP instead. -Admin

28 August 2004, 18:20	#6
spannernick Retro Nuts Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/UK Age: 53 Posts: 1,184	Could i use a zip 100 drive on the amiga,i use it on my pc.its a parallel port drive...?

28 August 2004, 18:22	#7
DeCreator Posts: n/a	As far as i know you can not use the parallel version, but the scsi one works fine, i used to do this on my pc/amiga to transfer files around. DeCreator

29 August 2004, 04:32	#9
LocalH Amiga user since 1990 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kingsport, TN / USA Age: 44 Posts: 295	Actually, the parallel Zip can be used with the Amiga, but I believe it requires a hardware hack. Check out ppazip on Aminet, I haven't looked into it as I don't use Zip disks, but given that you perform the hardware modification, it should work. The readme even states that it supports SCSIdirect, meaning you can use tools like HDToolBox and ZipTools.

15 September 2004, 23:17	#16
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Or visit my FTP KG :P

15 September 2004, 23:26	#18
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Well you would know.. why because: a). you have access to my FTP & 50+CDRs of Amiga software (Yes I know you are bound to have more) b). You know what software I actually have anyway!! Is the DoomMaster clairvoyant now too?

15 September 2004, 23:48	#19
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,658	How about banning him from your FTO, bipps

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