Copying Programs From Disc to Disc
Using the commands already learnt in this section, it can be seen that disc to disc program copying is performed simply by loading the program into the memory from the source disc, removing the source disc, and saving the program onto the destination disc.
To save a program from disc to disc using 2 disc drives, you may prefer to insert your source disc into, for example, Drive B, and your destination disc into Drive A. To copy a program in this way, type in:
b
load "filename" a
save "filename"
To copy the entire contents of one disc to another, it will be found much easier and faster to use the DISCCOPY and COPYDISC facilities on the CP/M disc, than to repeatedly load and save each program individually.
A brief description of how to use DISCCOPY and COPYDISC will be found later in this section, and a more detailed account will be given under the section concerning CP/M.
The DISCCOPY and COPYDISC facilities can be used to produce a 'working copy' of the CP/M system disc itself.
Copying Programs From Cassette to Disc
Insert the program cassette into the datacorder, then type in:
tape.in
load "program name" or load""
The computer will respond with:
Press PLAY then any key:
After the program has loaded and the cassette has stopped, type in:
save "filename"
Note that protected programs and software/games will not be able to be copied onto disc or cassette.
Copying Programs From Disc to Cassette
Insert the program disc into the drive. If you have been previously loading in programs from cassette, type in:
disc.in
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