How do I use MSDOS formated floppy disks?
The mtools software mimics MS-DOS’s commands for accessing floppy disk (included support for the a: prefix). Some examples are below, and more complete info is available with command man mtools. Format (erase) the disk: mformat a: List the contents of the floppy disk: mdir a: Copy a file to the floppy disk: mcopy myfile a:myfile Copy a file from the floppy disk: mcopy a:myfile myfile Delete a file on the floppy disk: mdel a:myfile Create a directory on the floppy disk: mmd a:mydirectory Copy a file to a directory on the floppy disk: mcopy myfile a:mydirectory/myfile List the contents of a directory on the floppy disk: mdir a:mydirectory Remove a directory on the floppy disk: mdeltree a:mydirectory To read the manual page for all of the mtools: man mtools My mouse isn’t working correctly, what do I do? If you can’t access menus like you normally do, make sure your Num Lock key is off (the numlock light should be off). If you can’t find your mouse, or it’s stuck in an upper corner, try s
