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# DISKIF

DISKIF provides interface to up to four 5-1/4 disk drives, using standard single or double density recording formats. Both single and double sided drives are supported, and can be intermixed.

#### FUNCTIONS

- Load and save programs — distinguishes model of computer
- Load and save arrays — available on all machines
- Load and save machine language files — also on all machines
- Direct file access from within BASIC programs
- Copy and Rename files — to same or different drive
- Directory listings — to screen or into a file or array
- Format a new disk — locates and de-allocates bad sectors

#### FEATURES

- Standard disk format — can interchange with other systems
- Operating system provided on diskette
- Bootstrap routine included
- Individual diskettes can be named — printed at top of dir.
- Can accommodate both 40 and 80 track drives — can be mixed Instructions for use with 8 inch floppies included