For additional options see the Section called Options for details.
Creating an Image
Floppy Images
UNIX and UNIX-like OS
To create an image file, make use of “dd”. This is one of the original UNIX utilities and is included in every
To create a floppy image file, copy the contents of a floppy to a file. You can use the following command:
dd[ if=/dev/fd0 ] [ of=/tmp/floppy.image ]
ddreads the entire disc from the device /dev/fd0 , and saves the output in the specified output file /tmp/floppy.image. Adjust both parameters exactly to your needs (input device etc.)
MS Windows
You can use the tool “RawWrite for Windows”. It is included on the CD ROM shipped with
Figure 6-10. RawWrite for Windows selection dialog
From the menu, select the tab “Read”. Enter (or choose) the name of the file in which you would like to save the floppy content. Click on the button “Copy” to initiate the image creation process.
For related tools you may have a look at www.fdos.org 1.
CD ROM/ISO Images
UNIX and
To create an image file, make use of “dd”. This is one of the original UNIX utilities and is included in every
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