From f25c0a356fd3f6be928744698c566bea9bbda063 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eric Helgeson Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2021 13:55:45 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Created Disk Drivers (Mac) (markdown) --- Disk-Drivers-(Mac).md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Disk-Drivers-(Mac).md diff --git a/Disk-Drivers-(Mac).md b/Disk-Drivers-(Mac).md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8eb256e --- /dev/null +++ b/Disk-Drivers-(Mac).md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +The drivers you use either with a pre-made image or yourself can make all the difference between having a bootable machine or one that crashes at startup. + +## LIDO + +A very common, useful 3rd party formatting utility compatible with most Macintoshes. The performance does suffer a bit on 030+ machines and it is recommended to use the Apple Drivers. + +LIDO formatted drives are not compatible with the Macintosh Plus. + +## Apple + +Apple drivers are very compatible but early versions of the Apple SC HD Setup require a patch and do a "low level" format that can take hours on a large drive. + +Using Drive Setup on OS 7.1+ is recommended for 030 machines and above. + +## Lacie + +Does work but does not seem to change any performance or compatibility over LIDO. + +## FWB Toolkit + +Currently incompatible.