How to format a floppy disk

[karambos]

G4 dual 1GHz MDD, 1,25 GB Ram, OS 10.2.8

I'm trying to format a floppy disk.

I can't find any "Format" option in any of the menus or registers of Disk Utility. I successfully erased an MS-DOS formatted disk which then no longer showed up on the desktop. When I ejected it and re-inserted it I got a message saying "You have inserted a disk that is not compatible with Mac OSX. If you wish to initialise press initialise". I pressed initialise and Disk Utility opened again. But I can't find an initialise option. I tried mounting, erasing, repairing, verifying.

Can anyone tell me how to format a floppy?

As always I'm grateful for any help.

[Steve]

LOL, i know this is a USELESS post, and apologize for it in advance, but DAMN - A floppy Disk?! :laugh:

Sorry my bad! :p

Hmm, i can't remember much about Disc Copy / Utility pre Panther. :(

[Panacik]

Sorry, but i dont kn ow either. I cant use a Mac to save my life, but i am getting training soon and will be only qualified Mac Admin at our site :D

[danbalsh]

Have you tried DiskCopy from System9? (it runs fine in Classic)

That seems to have more options for Floppy Disks etc...

[Southern Patriot]

The simple answer is that OS X no longer supports the built in floppy drives on older Macs. That is why you are getting the message that you have inserted a disk that is not compatible. It does support USB floppy drives, however.