Absolute shot in the dark........but 5.25" disks anyone read them for me?

[calltronics]

I know I'm pushing my luck here but............

I have a project that is so old its on a 5.25" disks

If the disk can be read it saves me 2 days work.

Any of you "young" computer experts out there got access to a 5.25" disk?

cheers

 

[ianmacd]

Last 5.25" drive I had, we were using as a door stop and that was more then 10 years ago. I don't even think I have a 3.5" here any more. Good luck.

 

[ianmacd]

That looks to have the old edge connector rather than the 34 pin connectors on more recent devices and OMG the price.

 

[Sidewinder]

I think I have a 5.25 here somewhere, though if it still works I would be amazed, I'll have a quick look over the weekend.

 

[Andy™]

just wait a few more years until computers start making their way into wales, then send it to someone there

 

[Badger]

i heardb admin makes a daily comute to bristol to use the library computer :slap :^O

 

[Apache]

I did own one of the old 'BBC' computers that took them. Took it to the tip about ten years ago.

 

[Andy™]

dont think i ever had a computer with a 5.25" drive

 

[calltronics]

Thank you for your help.

Still cutting edge technology up here in North East!

Nice one Andy.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I think i have a complete PC with one right here. Not exactly a door stop but to keep the other Hard drives off the floor. How do i check its what you want

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Here's a pic

 

[kme]

I might have one on the old "miggy" - but it may not read what you have on yours.........????????

 

[Dufjax]

I've not owned a computer with 5.25 this millenium!

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I've not owned a computer with 5.25 this millenium!

Thats only 11 years, i have things in my fridge older than that.

 

[calltronics]

The discs have Factory Automation software from Mitsubishi (called - MING).

They have the program for the graphics and PLC interfaces to the output of a large factory control system.

If I read the disk then I can read the graphics and update them a lot easier.

Believe it or not a large supplier to a car company here in the NE was still using windows 95 DOS to run part of his manufacturing plant.

Only discovered when one of the two computers failed.

Makes you wonder what else is out there doesn't it?

Slipshod and slapdash (can't believe I typed that)

They look like the machines.

If I were to post you the disc could you email me the contents?

cheers and thanks for helping everyone.

 

[Sidewinder]

Call,

There are a lot of plants out there running such old kit!

Not had chance to look yet though I do have a machine capable of connecting to an IBM type HD 5.25", just having a breather then I'll tidy up & have a look see in case no one else can find anything.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

The discs have Factory Automation software from Mitsubishi (called - MING).They have the program for the graphics and PLC interfaces to the output of a large factory control system.

If I read the disk then I can read the graphics and update them a lot easier.

Believe it or not a large supplier to a car company here in the NE was still using windows 95 DOS to run part of his manufacturing plant.

Only discovered when one of the two computers failed.

Makes you wonder what else is out there doesn't it?

Slipshod and slapdash (can't believe I typed that)

They look like the machines.

If I were to post you the disc could you email me the contents?

cheers and thanks for helping everyone.

I know the machine worked the last time it was used, except i have not got a clue how to operate DOS. I have no peripherals either, its long before USB's & windows.

Out of interest, my brother bought that machine around 1982 & paid

 

[ianmacd]

All southern trains (only bought a few years back) run Windows 95. They need to be 'rebooted' fairly often too.

 

[steptoe]

Suzi Q

:x

:Blushing

 

[calltronics]

Sorted - Thanks guys.

Your responses gave me food for thought and when I dropped my kid of for school this morning.

Guess what they have a pc still running dos program and 5 1/4" disc reader.

So pleased, and surprised to find out just how much of our industry is running on DOS still!

Thank you all