"Phil Knaack" writes:
> So .. I was attempting to write an image to a floppy today, when I noticed
> that the write-protect tab on the floppy was switched.
> 
> However, instead of failing on the write, as I expected from the floppy
> driver, it just printed an error message and went on to the next block.
> 
> I had no choice but to sit there and wait for it to stop pounding
> mercilessly on the floppy drive (write a block, fail, reset the drive,
> go right on to the next block).

Maybe the driver should detect the write protect?

Perry