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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.