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Fitting 44% More Data on a C64/1541 Floppy Disk
The physical data format on a Commodore 1541 5¼-inch floppy disk as used by the C64 is completely defined in software. The drive’s operating system fits 170 KB on a disk. This article explores different strategies, each with its pros and cons, to fit up to 246 KB.
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Hardware & ElectronicsHistory & Retro Computing2023
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2023 | Fitting 44% More Data on a C64/1541 Floppy Disk by basementcat | 123 | 45 |
