Anyone know how to create Floppy Images for use in Parallels? Is this a standard like ISO? Also, info on how to create Bootable CD Images would also be helpful.
Well, I've been able to make bootable CD images using Nero. It includes the boot images for making generic bootable CDs, IIRC. As for making bootable Windows install CD, you need a custom boot image (the one I have is 4KB in size) and a certain specific parameter in the settings, but still can be done with Nero and the information is easily searchable on the internet. As for the floppy images, I just tend to go to www.bootdisk.com and pick up the ones already downloadable there instead of making my own because the only time I need a floppy image would be a bootable DOS floppy...
Floppy files (.vfd or .fdd) are just direct copies of the floppy, no header or anything. So 1.44MB floppy maps to a 1.44MB FDD file. You need access to an actual floppy drive and a tool to extract the image. On Windows, try WinImage. On Linux, I think dd can do it, but I'm no expert... --Tim
