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Just got a Mac 512k (not 512ke) and I want to use my Tash20

Just as the title says. The computer required some minor repairs (mostly age related) but boots perfectly now. I have several original floppies for it, a mouse, keyboard, external 400k drive, and as mentioned, a Tash20 I got for my 512ke. Now I would like to use it with my original 512k.

I understand that the original 512k won't boot from a hard drive, but I was under the impression that it would still recognize one if booted from a floppy.

I've tested the external floppy port and it's working, but the computer still isn't recognizing the Tash20 when attached. I can only assume that I am either missing a driver or my disks (which are system 4) are not compatible with the drive.

Anyone know where I'm going wrong here?
 
You're missing the HD20 Startup Disk. Search for HD20 Init and you'll find what you need. Boot from that floppy which will have the necessary driver to use the HD20/Tash20.
 
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