Silly question, but why don't you download the Kaypro software from the CPM link on your site? Then you could play with it, or at least test it? -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Dave Land Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 4:07 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: For Sale - Kaypro II Non-Linear Systems Kaypro II - 1983? model Serial No. 27171 Machine is complete with 2 - 5.25" floppy drives and powers up, but I have no software to test it fully. Has new keyboard cable and comes with power cord. Need to unload some stuff to make room for some new office furniture that I just acquired. $125.00 USD + shipping Shipping weight with packing would be around 30 - 33 lbs. http://www.landcomp.net/index.php/2012-11-28-23-34-35/18-vintage-computer-st uff/8-kaypro-ii-portable-computer -- Dave Land Land Computer Service Check out my site at http://www.landcomp.net ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6136 - Release Date: 02/27/13

On Thu, 28 Feb 2013, Dave Land wrote: Kaypro is MFM! (DD!) SSDD floppies. (but, you do NOT want to use DSHD ("1.2M") floppies) SSSD, if that's what you had, would generally work. SSSD, SSDD, DSSD, and DSDD are all the same formulation (and 300 Oersted), but MFM (DD) require SLIGHTLY higher flux density than FM (SD) does. Good disks will work fine, but SD is not TESTED to the same standard. DSHD ("1.2M") (600 Oersted) floppies might even SEEM to work, but you may find your content gone when you turn your back! Sorry about the hard times. -- Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com