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xdfcopy......Work with Xdf Disks
xdfcopy option(s) source target
PURPOSE
The xdfcopy command copies and formats Xdf floppy disks, a format used by the OS/2 operating system.
OPTIONS
| -Ddosdrive | Specifies the DOS drive letter to format. There are a slew of conditions with this option; check the online-manual pages for more information. |
| -n | Does not format the disk before copying an image to the disk. |
RELATED COMMANDS
The Mtools series of commands work with MS-DOS files and directories on floppy disks. This allows you to use Linux with MS-DOS-formatted diskettes.
mattrib......Change MS-DOS Attribute
mattrib option(s) msdosfile(s)
PURPOSE
The mattrib command changes the file attributes to an MS-DOS file stored on a floppy drive. Adding attribute flags is done with +, and removing attribute flags is done with -.
ATTRIBUTES
| a | Archive bit. |
| h | Hidden bit. |
| r | Read-only bit. |
| s | System bit. |
mbadblocks......MS-DOS Bad Blocks
mbadblocks drive
PURPOSE
The mbadblocks scans a specified drive (an MS-DOS floppy) for bad blocks. It marks the bad blocks as being unread.
mcd......Change MS-DOS Directory
mcd directory
PURPOSE
The mcd command changes the current directory on an MS-DOS floppy. With no directory specified, it returns the current device and directory.
RELATED COMMAND
mcopy......Copy MS-DOS Files
mcopy option(s) sourcefile targetfile
mcopy option(s) sourcefile(s) targetdirectory
PURPOSE
The mcopy command copies MS-DOS files to and from a Linux system, usually using a floppy drive. It can be used to copy a file to a target file, or it can be used to copy multiple files to a specified directory.
When using a MS-DOS floppy, you’ll need to add A: to the file or directory names.
OPTIONS
| t | Performs a text file transfer, translating carriage returns/line feeds to just line feeds. |
| m | Preserves the file modification time. |
| n | Works with no warning if you are overwriting an existing file. |
| v | Works in verbose mode. |
RELATED COMMANDS
mdel......Delete MS-DOS File
mdel option msdosfile
PURPOSE
The mdel command deletes an MS-DOS file, usually on a floppy drive.
OPTION
| -v | Works in verbose mode, where the names of files are printed to the screen as they are being deleted. |
mformat......Format MS-DOS Floppy
mformat option(s) drive
PURPOSE
The mformat adds an MS-DOS filesystem to a low-level Linux-formatted diskette. This formatting includes a boot sector, FAT, and root directory.
OPTIONS
| 1 | Overrides the use of a 2m format, even if the current geometry of the disk is a 2m geometry. |
| 2 | Works in 2m format—the number of sectors on track 0, head 0. |
| h | Specifies the number of heads (sides). |
| H | Specifies the number of hidden sectors. |
| l | Sets an optional volume label. |
| M | Sets the software sector size. |
| n | Sets the serial number. |
| t | Specifies the number of tracks (not cylinders). |
| s | Specifies the number of sectors per track. |
| S | Specifies the sizecode. |
| X | Formats the disk as an Xdf disk, used by OS/2. |
RELATED COMMAND
mrd......Removes MS-DOS Directory Tree
mrd option msdosdirectory
PURPOSE
The mrd command removes an MS-DOS directory tree, as well as any files and subdirectories within. This occurs on an MS-DOS filesystem on a floppy drive.
OPTION
| -v | Works in verbose mode, listing every file and directory as it is deleted. |
mdir......Show MS-DOS Directory
mdir option(s) msdosdirectory
PURPOSE
The mdir command displays the contents of an MS-DOS directory, usually on a floppy drive.
OPTIONS
| a | Lists hidden files. |
| w | Prints in wide output, without displaying the file size or creation date. |
mlabel......Make Label
mlabel option(s) drive new_label
PURPOSE
The mlabel command creates an MS-DOS volume label on a floppy drive. With no options, it displays the current label. If the c or s option is not set, you are prompted for a new label; at this time, if you don’t enter a new label and press Return, the existing label is deleted.
OPTIONS
| c | Clears an existing label, without prompting the user. |
| s | Shows the existing label, without prompting the user. |
RELATED COMMAND
mmd......Make Subdirectory
mmd option directory
PURPOSE
The mmd command creates an MS-DOS subdirectory on a floppy drive. An error occurs if the directory already exists.
OPTION
| v | Works in verbose mode, returning the names of the directories as they are created. |
RELATED COMMANDS
mmount......Mount MS-DOS Disk
mmount drive mountargs
PURPOSE
The mmount command mounts an MS-DOS disk. It reads the boot sector of an MS-DOS disk, configures the drive geometry, and mounts it, passing mount-args to mount.
RELATED COMMANDS
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