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Re: [disklavier] New version of floppy backup utility posted

2017-06-14 by acejazz@...

Thanks
Does this utility allow me to read my Yamaha flopies on my computer and play them or put them on a memory stick and play them on my clavinva?
Al

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> On Jun 13, 2017, at 2:58 PM, ROBERT LEBLANC r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That's great news and the DKV community will benefit from your passion, skill, time, and ongoing technical support. 
> 
> I've had great success using the previous version of your PPFBU utility and look forward to cutting over to the latest version.  
> 
> Also, I've been meaning to make a donation, and the new PPFBU version serves as a reminder and perfect opportunity to do so.
> 
> Thanks again . . . / Robert 
> 
> From: "disklavier" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> To: "disklavier" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 2:14:32 PM
> Subject: [disklavier] New version of floppy backup utility posted
> 
>  
> 
> For anyone who uses my floppy backup/extraction utility PPFBU, a new 
> version is available at http://www.kinura.net/ppfbu/
> 
> Version 1.2 adds support for 1.44 MB Disklavier and PianoDisc diskettes, 
> plus support for Disk Orchestra Collection albums. Read error recovery 
> has been improved as well, though a lot depends on how well a particular 
> floppy drive handles old, worn media. In the event of failure, trying a 
> different drive can sometimes make a difference.
> 
> I have a variety of drives on hand, including genuine 720 KB drives 
> connected to a motherboard-based floppy controller. If anyone has 
> precious, homemade material that they're unable to read, get in touch 
> privately and I'll try to help.
> 
> Mark Fontana
> 
> 
> 
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