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Title: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 03:48, 13 May 15

Does anyone have access to the Amstrad PCW 8256 system startup disks, namely CP/M Plus and Locoscript?

I will accept backup copies. I own the disks, but they don't work, and I can show a receipt so there is no question of copyright infringement [emoji4]

Let me know how much you'd like for your troubles, plus the cost of postage to Los Angeles.

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: FloppySoftware on 07:05, 13 May 15

May be a faulty disk drive?

Do you have any other autoboot disk for the PCW? games, etc.?

The disk drive belt is a common problem with this kind of disk drive.

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: CraigsBar on 07:45, 13 May 15

Quote from: cjsimpson01 on 03:48, 13 May 15
Does anyone have access to the Amstrad PCW 8256 system startup disks, namely CP/M Plus and Locoscript?

I will accept backup copies. I own the disks, but they don't work, and I can show a receipt so there is no question of copyright infringement [emoji4]

Let me know how much you'd like for your troubles, plus the cost of postage to Los Angeles.

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

I think I have a set. But they are untestable as I do not have a 3inch pcw any more.

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 08:05, 13 May 15

Quote from: FloppySoftware on 07:05, 13 May 15
May be a faulty disk drive?

Do you have any other autoboot disk for the PCW? games, etc.?

The disk drive belt is a common problem with this kind of disk drive.

No, a friend long ago spilled milkshake on them!

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 08:06, 13 May 15

Quote from: CraigsBar on 07:45, 13 May 15
I think I have a set. But they are untestable as I do not have a 3inch pcw any more.

Happy to take the risk. Name your price?

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:01, 13 May 15

Let me see if I can find them first....

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 16:53, 13 May 15

Sounds like a good idea!

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:15, 14 May 15

Yes I have a 3 inch PCW Start Of Day Original disc.

Side 1: Locoscript
Side 2: CPM Plus

If you PM me your address I'll get a postage quote.

CraigsBar

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 19:45, 14 May 15

PM sent

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 19:14, 16 May 15

Please let me know here when you got my PM. The board seems to have been having problems.

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:47, 16 May 15

Quote from: cjsimpson01 on 19:14, 16 May 15
Please let me know here when you got my PM. The board seems to have been having problems.

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Sorry I got it fine, I have not got to the Post Office yet tho. I'll confirm once it is posted.... I don't expect it to cost more that 3 or 4 Euro, if it is more than that, I''ll let you decide if you want it or not before I post it.

Craig

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 19:50, 16 May 15

Awesome! I'll PayPal you as soon as we have the total, plus any extra for the disks themselves and your troubles. Name your price in the PM.

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 06:59, 20 May 15

How's it looking there Craig? [emoji4]

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: CraigsBar on 07:00, 20 May 15

Quote from: cjsimpson01 on 06:59, 20 May 15
How's it looking there Craig? [emoji4]

I've still not got to the post office, work keeps getting in the way. My wife is not working tomorrow, so it'll be done tomorrow if I don't get there today.

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 07:01, 20 May 15

[emoji106]

Thanks!

"Recordar es vivir"

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 06:59, 22 May 15

Hi...

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:46, 22 May 15

Quote from: cjsimpson01 on 06:59, 22 May 15
Hi...

OK, Was posted yesterday, I forgot to update you, sorry 'bout that.

The postage was a Massive €1.95 so I don't think I need to bother about that. Put $5 in your favourite (non Religious) childrens charity and we'll call it quits.

Just let me know once it arrives, and confirm that it either works (or not)

Craig

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 17:02, 22 May 15

Are you sure? Wow. Thank you sir!

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Gryzor on 18:49, 24 May 15

Quote from: CraigsBar on 16:46, 22 May 15
The postage was a Massive €1.95 so I don't think I need to bother about that. Put $5 in your favourite (non Religious) childrens charity and we'll call it quits.

Really nice of you mate...

Title: Re: Do you have PCW System Disks?
Post by: Starglider on 06:55, 29 May 15

I received the disk in good time.

Sadly it doesn't work but I believe my drive is faulty. I already replaced the belt and no joy. My next mission, find a new drive for your disk!

Thanks again!

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