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This USB external floppy disk drive is a Ultra Slim external portable floppy disk Drive. Once it is connected to notebooks or PCs, You can view all of information on your floppy disks right now.? This super-slim, lightweight and attractive floppy disk drive takes its power requirements from the USB port.
If your goal is to read old Mac floppy diskettes to transfer files off them onto a modern Mac, as long as the floppies are 1.4 MB HD (see 400k and/or 800k Floppies with an External USB Floppy Drive section above) and you have a compatible drive (more on that below), any OS X/macOS version through at least 10.14 Mojave should work: just pop.
Genesi Open Desktop Workstation, built around the Pegasos II
Dainty 3.5' USB External Floppy Disk Drive Portable 1.44 MB FDD for PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 Mac,No Extra Driver.
Pegasos is a MicroATXmotherboard powered by a PowerPC 750CXe or PowerPC 7447microprocessor, featuring three PCI slots, one AGP slot, two Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 & 10/100), USB, DDR, AC'97 sound, and FireWire. Like the PowerPC Macintosh counterparts, it boots via Open Firmware.
For hard disk drive booting the Open Firmware implementation called SmartFirmware requires an RDB boot partition that contains either an affs1 or ext2 partition.[1][2] Note that any changes to the ext2 on-disc format may prevent booting. It is, however, possible to add some ext3 features so long as the volume can still be recognized as ext2.
The Pegasos was sold by Genesi USA, Inc., and designed by their research and design partner bplan GmbH based in Frankfurt, Germany.
There are two versions of the system: The Pegasos I and the Pegasos II.
Pegasos I[edit]The Pegasos I supports the IBM Microprocessor 750CXe CPU (G3), has 100 Mbit/s Ethernet onboard and uses registered 168-pin PC133 SDR-SDRAM. It was discontinued after a hardware bug in the MAI Logic ArticiaS northbridge was discovered. Later versions of the Pegasos I came with a hardware fix which was designated 'April'. Further improvements were made in an 'April 2' design which solved further problems. It has been replaced by the Pegasos II.
Pegasos II[edit]

Pegasos 2nd version (G4), inner view
The Pegasos II uses a Marvell Discovery II MV64361 northbridge, removing the need for the 'April' chipset fix on the previous model, and additionally offers integrated Gigabit LAN and DDR support, and the ability to use the Freescale 'G4' processor line. Mercurius homeopathic software crack sites.
The 750CXe (G3) CPU boards do not require a cooling fan, and thus has been marketed as 'cool computing'. The current G4 boards are based around the Freescale MPC7447 chip with a small fan. Passive cooling solutions are possible and sold with the 'Home Media and Communication System', which is based on Pegasos II G4.
Genesi discontinued production of the Pegasos II in 2006, as the result of new European Union legislation requiring the use of more expensive and lead-free solder[3] under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS).
Open Desktop Workstation[edit]The Open Desktop Workstation, or ODW, is a standardized version of the Pegasos II. It was the first open source based PowerPC computer and gave PowerPC a host/target development environment. Genesi has released the complete specifications (design and component listing) free of charge. The ODW-derived Home Media Center won the Best in Show award at the Freescale Technology Forum in 2005,[4] have an ATI certification,[5] and a 'Ready for IBM Technology' certification.[6]
Specification[edit]Freescale 1.0 GHz MPC7447 processor
512 MB DDR RAM (up to 2 GB, two slots, but using both slots simultaneously is possible only with 2B5 revision[7] )
80 GB ATA100hard disk
Floppy disk support
3× PCI slots (32 Bit / 33 MHz)
AGP based ATI Radeon 9250 graphics (DVI, VGA and S-Video out)
4× USB
PS/2 mouse and keyboard support
3× FireWire 400 (two external)
2× Ethernet ports, 100 Mbit/s and 1 Gbit
AC'97 sound - in/out, analog and digital (S/PDIF)
PC game/MIDI-port
Parallel and serial ports (supporting IrDA)
MicroATX motherboard (236×172 mm)
Small Footprint Case - (92×310×400 mm)
Operating system support[edit]Several operating systems run on the Pegasos Platform. Genesi is very eager to support any efforts to port and optimize operating systems or applications for their computers.
MorphOS is broadly compatible with legacy Commodore Amiga applications which profess to be 'OS friendly' (meaning they do not access native Amiga hardware directly), as well as a growing number of native applications. Genesi is the primary sponsor for MorphOS.
Amiga OS 4.1 support was announced by Hyperion on 31 January 2009.
Linux distributions including Debian GNU/Linux, MontaVista Linux, openSUSE, Yellow Dog Linux, Gentoo Linux and Crux PPC are also available for the Pegasos. Support for the Pegasos as a platform device has been integrated into the Linux kernel mainline as of kernel version 2.6.13.
Mac OS – It is possible to run the Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X on the Pegasos using Mac-on-Linux, although doing so is reportedly in violation of Apple'sEULA.[8]
NetBSD support introduced since release 5.0[9]
OpenBSD – Genesi hired a developer in 2002 to port OpenBSD to the Pegasos II. Both Pegasos I and Pegasos II boards were supported. The relationship ended poorly in 2004 with the developer not being paid for the work that he has done (due to Genesi's cashflow problems), and due to lack of documentation from Genesi/bPlan, support was completely removed after one release cycle.[10][11]
OpenSolaris – Genesi/Freescale is initial supporter of the OpenSolaris port to PowerPC and the Pegasos II being used as the reference platform for development.
QNX supports the Pegasos platform.[12]
Symobi is available as demo image.
Firmware[edit]Pegasos I/G3 'PRE-APRIL', Board: 1A (0.1b73), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.1 (20020814)
Pegasos I/G3, Board: 1A1 (0.1b112), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF:1.1 (20021203121657)
Pegasos I/G3, Board: 1A1 (0.1b114), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.1 (20030317114750)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.1, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.2 (20040224)
Pegasos II/G3, Board: 1.1 (0.2b1), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.2 (20040402193939)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.1, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.1 (20040405)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.1, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.2 (20040405)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2, CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.1 (20040505)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.0 (2B3), CPU: 744X 1.0, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G3, Board: 1.2, CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2 (2B2), CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2, CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20050602111451)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2 (2B5), CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20050808153840)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2 (2B5),CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20051216161829)
IKARUS low level console[edit]Press Esc at a serial console (115200 baud) while booting.

Pegasos 2nd version (G4), inner view
The Pegasos II uses a Marvell Discovery II MV64361 northbridge, removing the need for the 'April' chipset fix on the previous model, and additionally offers integrated Gigabit LAN and DDR support, and the ability to use the Freescale 'G4' processor line. Mercurius homeopathic software crack sites.
The 750CXe (G3) CPU boards do not require a cooling fan, and thus has been marketed as 'cool computing'. The current G4 boards are based around the Freescale MPC7447 chip with a small fan. Passive cooling solutions are possible and sold with the 'Home Media and Communication System', which is based on Pegasos II G4.
Genesi discontinued production of the Pegasos II in 2006, as the result of new European Union legislation requiring the use of more expensive and lead-free solder[3] under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS).
Open Desktop Workstation[edit]The Open Desktop Workstation, or ODW, is a standardized version of the Pegasos II. It was the first open source based PowerPC computer and gave PowerPC a host/target development environment. Genesi has released the complete specifications (design and component listing) free of charge. The ODW-derived Home Media Center won the Best in Show award at the Freescale Technology Forum in 2005,[4] have an ATI certification,[5] and a 'Ready for IBM Technology' certification.[6]
Specification[edit]Freescale 1.0 GHz MPC7447 processor
512 MB DDR RAM (up to 2 GB, two slots, but using both slots simultaneously is possible only with 2B5 revision[7] )
80 GB ATA100hard disk
Floppy disk support
3× PCI slots (32 Bit / 33 MHz)
AGP based ATI Radeon 9250 graphics (DVI, VGA and S-Video out)
4× USB
PS/2 mouse and keyboard support
3× FireWire 400 (two external)
2× Ethernet ports, 100 Mbit/s and 1 Gbit
AC'97 sound - in/out, analog and digital (S/PDIF)
PC game/MIDI-port
Parallel and serial ports (supporting IrDA)
MicroATX motherboard (236×172 mm)
Small Footprint Case - (92×310×400 mm)
Operating system support[edit]Several operating systems run on the Pegasos Platform. Genesi is very eager to support any efforts to port and optimize operating systems or applications for their computers.
MorphOS is broadly compatible with legacy Commodore Amiga applications which profess to be 'OS friendly' (meaning they do not access native Amiga hardware directly), as well as a growing number of native applications. Genesi is the primary sponsor for MorphOS.
Amiga OS 4.1 support was announced by Hyperion on 31 January 2009.
Linux distributions including Debian GNU/Linux, MontaVista Linux, openSUSE, Yellow Dog Linux, Gentoo Linux and Crux PPC are also available for the Pegasos. Support for the Pegasos as a platform device has been integrated into the Linux kernel mainline as of kernel version 2.6.13.
Mac OS – It is possible to run the Classic Mac OS and Mac OS X on the Pegasos using Mac-on-Linux, although doing so is reportedly in violation of Apple'sEULA.[8]
NetBSD support introduced since release 5.0[9]
OpenBSD – Genesi hired a developer in 2002 to port OpenBSD to the Pegasos II. Both Pegasos I and Pegasos II boards were supported. The relationship ended poorly in 2004 with the developer not being paid for the work that he has done (due to Genesi's cashflow problems), and due to lack of documentation from Genesi/bPlan, support was completely removed after one release cycle.[10][11]
OpenSolaris – Genesi/Freescale is initial supporter of the OpenSolaris port to PowerPC and the Pegasos II being used as the reference platform for development.
QNX supports the Pegasos platform.[12]
Symobi is available as demo image.
Firmware[edit]Pegasos I/G3 'PRE-APRIL', Board: 1A (0.1b73), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.1 (20020814)
Pegasos I/G3, Board: 1A1 (0.1b112), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF:1.1 (20021203121657)
Pegasos I/G3, Board: 1A1 (0.1b114), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.1 (20030317114750)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.1, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.2 (20040224)
Pegasos II/G3, Board: 1.1 (0.2b1), CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.2 (20040402193939)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.1, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.1 (20040405)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.1, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.2 (20040405)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2, CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.1 (20040505)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.0 (2B3), CPU: 744X 1.0, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2, CPU: 744X 1.1, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G3, Board: 1.2, CPU: 750 CX 1.0, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2 (2B2), CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20040810112413)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2, CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20050602111451)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2 (2B5), CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20050808153840)
Pegasos II/G4, Board: 1.2 (2B5),CPU: 744X 1.2, SF: 1.2 (20051216161829)
IKARUS low level console[edit]Press Esc at a serial console (115200 baud) while booting.
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c CPU PVR value
g <> go
i <> in
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m memory size?
o <> out
q shutdown
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x exit
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External links[edit]The Pegasos book - Free ebook about the Pegasos PowerPC and its operating systems (MorphOS, Linux, Mac OS X with Mac-on-Linux).
Pegasos II AGP support ? (in ANN forum; about controversy of 'AGP' type)
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pegasos&oldid=1032628286'
Floppy disks remained a very popular medium of storage for computers up until the 1990s. Computer users used it to transfer data from one computer to the other. The arrival of more robust storage mediums with significant memories reduced the usage of floppy disks. Nowadays, desktops and laptops do not have floppy disk drives, but those who still have data stored in floppy disks need drivers to view them. It has led to the development of portable floppy disk drives that you can connect to your PCs or laptops. Here we will review some of the best USB floppy drive in 2021. So, let's start.
1. USB Portable 1.44 MB External Floppy Disk Drive for PCIt is a very handy piece of equipment, super-slim, stylish, portable, and highly effective. It is a plug-and-play device and derives power from the USB port. You do not need a power adaptor for that. Let's take a look at some of its features.
Features3.5-inch with data storage of 720 KB/1.44MB FDD (formatted)
Compatible with the latest and popular Windows operating systems.
Works with both laptops and computers
It has a rotation speed of 300rpm, 360rpm.
The average Latency Time is 100 MSEC (1.44MB mode) and 83.3 MSEC (720KB mode).
Data Transfer Rate is 250Lbits (720KB) and 500 Kbits (1.44MB).
Pros And Cons2. RAAYOO USB Floppy Disk Reader DriveRaayoo has made this floppy disc drive that works with most computers and operating systems. It is a plug-and-play drive and will use power from the USB port to function. It has an excellent design and useful features that make it a popular choice in floppy disk drives.
Features3.5-inch 720KB/1.44MB FDD
Data storage capacity is 720KB/1.44MB (Formatted)
Data transfer rate is 250 Bits(720KB)/500 Kbits (1.44MB)
Rotation speed is 300 rpm, 360 rpm recording method: MFM
Average Latency Time is 100 MSEC (1.44MB mode) and 83.3 MSEC (720KB mode)
Pros And Cons3. Portable 1.44 MB External Floppy Disk Drive for PCChuanganzhou has become a reliable name when it comes to floppy disk drives. It is another offering from the maker that is worth checking. It is simple to use, you have to attach it to any computer, and you are good to go. Here are its top features and specifications;
FeaturesUSB Interface
3.5-inch 720KB/1.44MB FDD
Data storage capacity is 720KB/1.44MB (Formatted)
Data Transfer Rate is 250 Lbits (720KB) and 500 Kbits (1.44MB)
Rotation speed is 300 rpm,360 rpm
Average Latency Time is100 MSEC (1.44MB mode) 83.3 MSEC (720KB mode)
Pros And Cons4. Tendak USB Floppy Disk DriveTendak is a renowned name when it comes to electronic devices and gadgets. This floppy disk device is carrying the good name of the makers further. That is why it is on our list of the best USB floppy drive on the market. It is a compact device, with a plug-and-play facility and other good features. Let's take a look at some of them below.
FeaturesIt supports 3.5″ floppy disks with 720 KB/1.44 MB capacity.
Works with all major brands of computers/laptops and operating systems, including Mac. 
USB interface and compatible with USB 1.1/2.0
Smooth operation with no vibration or noise. 
Pros And Cons5. Nice2MiTu 3.5″ USB External Floppy Disk DriveIt is a reliable floppy disk drive that will help you relive memories stored in those old floppy disks. It has an excellent design, incredible features and is made with good-quality materials for durable and long-lasting performance. Here are some of its features;
FeaturesIt is a plug-and-play device, so no formal installation is required.
USB interface.
Power directly into the rear USB ports of your device, and it will start working. 
It works with all the famous brands of computers and laptops. 
Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. 
Pros And Cons6. Dainty 3.5″ Floppy Disk DriveRevisit those loving memories stored in your old floppies by using this floppy disk drive by Dainty. It will impress you with its smooth performance and good quality. It is no surprise that the model is gaining traction among customers. Here are some of its cool features.
FeaturesPlug and play device. 
It will work with all the popular operating systems in use.
It is equipped with an error-correction facility.
Able to withstand shocks and impacts.
Smooth and quiet operations.
External 5 1 4 Floppy Drive UsbPros And Cons7. Gotek 3.5 Inch 1.44MB USB SSD Floppy Drive EmulatorIt is a floppy disk USB emulator with a lot of things going for it. Made with performance and durability in mind, it requires installation before it starts to work. The process is simple, and you can efficiently perform it. Let us now highlight some of the critical features of this product.
FeaturesIt has a 32-bit CPU design.
The floppy driver has a 34-pin interface.
It requires a 5V DC power plug.
You can have 100 virtual partitions of your floppy disk in it. 
You can use a 2HD floppy disk with a 1.44MB capacity format. 
Pros And Cons8. SmartDisk Verbatim 2X USB 2.0 External Floppy Disk DriveNext on our list of the best USB floppy drive is this product by Verbatim. You can use it to read and write standard 1.44 MB floppy disks. It has High-speed 2x floppy drive Technology, and you can use the USB port to power it. Let us shed light on some of its other features.
FeaturesInstant installation as it is a plug-and-play device.
It works with both Mac and Windows operating systems. 
Pros And Cons9. Teac Corp USB External Floppy Disk DriveTeac has produced this external floppy disc drive with a lot of dedication. It has all the features that you need in your floppy drive. Being a plug-and-play device, you can use it instantly. It works with most of the devices and has a strong built quality. Let's look at some of its features.
FeaturesUSB interface
Storage capacity of 1.44MB
It comes with a long 35-inch USB cable.
LED indicators for status updates
Pros And Cons10. Mougerk 3.5″ USB External Floppy Disk Drive It is the last on our list of the best USB floppy drive. It is your quintessential floppy disc drive with all the essential features. It is a plug-and-play device with a USB interface. It works with both Mac and Windows operating systems. Here are some of its other essential features.
FeaturesIt has a USB interface.
A USB port powers it.
It works with both Windows and Mac operating systems. 
The data transfer rate is 250 Kbits (720KB) / 500 Kbits (1.44MB).
Pros And ConsHow To Pick The Best USB Floppy DriveWe will now briefly discuss some guidelines for picking a floppy disc drive. So, without wasting any time, let us get started on it. 
1. CompatibilityYou should know the hardware configuration and the operating system of your computer. You should buy a USB floppy disc drive that is compatible with them. Check the product's description on its package. It should have all the information contained in it. You can also ask the vendor if the information is not given or it is sketchy. 
2. SpecificationsNext important thing to consider before buying is to know the product's specifications. It should meet your requirements and if you want any particular feature, make sure it is present in the USB floppy drive you intend to buy.
3. After-sale serviceThere is a plethora of brands and products in the market. But not all of them come with adequate customer support. It would help if you went for a brand that provides it. Ask for any guarantee/warranty too and the helpline. They should be able to solve your problems. 
4. ReputationBuying products from a reputed company renowned for its quality, performance, and customer service will be helpful. You do not want an inferior quality product, so better go for a company with these qualities. 
Frequently Asked Questions When Picking The Best USB Floppy DriveWe will now cover some of the most frequently asked questions on floppy disks and floppy disk drives.
What is a floppy disk drive?A floppy disk drive is a piece of hardware that reads data or information written on a floppy disk. It was invented by IBM engineers way back in 1967. Splunk enterprise license crack software free. Floppy disk drives are used to both read and write data on floppy disks. 
How many types of floppy disks are there?Floppy disks debuted with 8″ diameter and had a storage capacity of just 80 kilobytes. With time, their size reduced, and memory increased. Now, the floppy disc has a length of 3.5″ and memory of 1.44MB. There are exceptions to this, but by far, these are the most common specifications. 
Are floppy disks still in use today?While it is true the use of floppy disks has declined tremendously over the years, they are still in use in many applications as below.
In some digital cameras, particularly of Sony brand.
For transferring data from one computer to the other that are not connected via any network. 
In countering virus attacks, especially for software recovery. 
As bootable disks
In Zip drives.
Why do I need a floppy disc drive?All modern computers and laptops do not have floppy disc drives as their usage has gone down sharply. But you may still need a floppy disc drive for any of the uses that we have listed above. Moreover, you may need to view old floppy discs lying in your closet, revisit old memories, and transfer content from there to other storage mediums.
What replaced floppy discs and floppy disc drives?Floppy discs have minimal capacity; therefore, they are scarcely used in these times. They have been replaced with mediums like CD-R, DVD-R, Hard discs, memory cards, and flash drives. Because of little usage of floppy disks, there was a natural decline in floppy disk drives. 
5.25 Usb Floppy DriveWhat do you mean by data transfer rate on a floppy drive?Data transfer rate is the maximum speed at which data can be written or read on a floppy disk. It is imperative as it affects the efficiency of the floppy drive.
3.5 Floppy Drive UsbConclusionSo that sums up our list of the best USB floppy drive models. We hope you will agree with our list and the models we have chosen for representation here. We understand that not everyone will agree with our list, but we have tried to develop as objective, broad-based, and inclusive a list as possible. Floppy disks have probably outlived their utility, but there was a time when they were among the most common storage mediums. 
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