formatting floppy

From: Chris (bsdnewbie_at_coolarrow.com)
Date: 09/12/03

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    Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 15:38:17 -0500
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    I've read two different variations on formatting a floppy....

    fdformat /dev/fd0
    and
    fdformat /dev/rfd0

    What's the difference between fd0 and rfd0 ?

    Thanks,
    Chris

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