2MB is the actual size of a 1.44mb floppy. When you format it you have
1.44mb left as usable space.  Some disks even say 2MB on them. So you are
most likely really looking at a 1.44MB disk.

John Krussel
Systems Manager
Nordstrom Direct Sales
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Phillips [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 9:27 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Off Topic: 2MB Floppy
>
> Just when I think I'm making headway in understanding PC's, someone
> throws me another curve.  This time the UL inspector here is trying
> to copy a floppy disk (at home) and asked me for assistance.  It
> seems he is trying to copy a 2MB floppy.  I didn't even know there
> was such an animal.  Anyway, what is required to copy these disks?
> A special disk drive?  Or just another 2MB disk?  Will a standard
> (1.4MB) floppy drive read/write these 2MB disks correctly?
>
> Thanks for any assistance.
>
> Jim Phillips                            Manager of Information Systems
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