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AST RESEARCH, INC.         SOFTWARE BULLETIN # 0217                 3-18-95

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					   UTILITY 3MODE FD SUPPORT


Production Release: 1.00
Available: February, 1995

Part Number:   Description         File Name
911850-031     Diskette 1 of 1     850031.EXE

Revision: A

This is an initial release of the UTILITY 3MODE FD SUPPORT.  File 850031.EXE 
can be found on AST's BBS (817) 230-6850, in the "Systems" file area.  The 
above file will also be posted on: 

CompuServe 
Go ASTSUPPORT

AST Worldwide Web Site
http://www.ast.com

PURPOSE

This utility software is used primarily in Japan.  The file contains a format 
utility which formats a hi-density diskette as a 1.2 MB format in a 3 Mode 
drive.  This utility can be used on all AST desktop systems.