ThinkTank User's Manual

ThinkTank Manual
Copying Disks
The most important reason to copy a ThinkTank disk is to
make a backup copy of the THINKTANK PROGRAM DISK, as described
in Chapter 3. Do this as soon as possible. You may also want
to copy your ThinkTank data disks to back them up. However, a
more efficient way of backing up your outlines is described un-
der “Using PORT to Back Up Your Outlines” in Chapter 5.
If you are copy onto a floppy disk, it need not be
blank. However, any information on it should be dispensable
since it will be erased when the copy is made. When the copy
is complete, we recommend keeping the original disk in a safe
place and using the copy for everyday operation.
Listing Disks
Listing a disk means finding out what files are on it.
It is useful for checking which outlines and text files are
stored on a disk, how large they are, when they were last
recorded, and how much free space is left.
Procedures
The procedures for formatting, copying, and listing disks
depend on your computer and disk configuration. There are
separate instructions below for (1) Apple II series computers
with floppy disk systems; (2) Apple II series computers with
hard disk systems; and (3) Apple III computers. Read the sec-
tion that applies to your configuration.
APPLE II SERIES: FLOPPY DISK SYSTEMS
If you have an Apple II, II Plus, or IIe computer without
a hard disk, we have provided special disk management programs
for you. You can reach them from ThinkTank’s SPECIALIST Com—
mand Menu (see the reference guide listing under SPECIAL).
If you have the Apple PASCAL operating system, you cam
also use its filer and FORMATTER programs to manage your
disks. However, ThinkTank’s disk management programs will al-
most certainly be more convenient.
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