OPENSTEP for Mach Intel Processors Release 4.x
System Driver Overview

Driver: Floppy
Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #2274
Last Update: March 27, 1998

Availability Information

A version of this driver is on the CDROM
Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*:  Yes, Version 4.20, as NeXTanswer #2276
Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: Floppy
Driver Type: System
Driver Scope: Generic-System
Supported Components: Intel i82077, Intel i8272A
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated, ISA
Supported Connectors: 
Access Mode: DMA
Adapter Memory: N/A

General Overview notes: This is the Floppy driver for AT Compatible Floppy controllers and 3.5inch drives.  This driver currently supports only a single controller and drive.  Both 720k (DD) & 1440k (HD) floppies.

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:


Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):


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Known Problems


Driver Version Notes

4.00 - Released on OPENSTEP 4.0 User CD-ROM
4.20 - Various performance improvements

Future Planning

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New Driver / Update Description: 


Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work.

* - Any NeXTanswer number that is blank indicates that a driver will not be released for this version of NEXTSTEP.

** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

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