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I've been reading through this sub-forum and a few linked sites on the subject but I'm left with a question...

If using a software solution only, I want to produce floppy disk image files *on the ST* and be able to take those same image files and write out a floppy disk of it at a later date *on the ST*, what's the best method?

I know some disks are copy protected of course, but assuming I was imaging cracked titles as opposed to protected originals, it should be do-able in software on the ST no?

Bonus points if (i.e. only nice to have's, not necessary):

1) the images can also be created and/or written back to floppy on Windows or Linux
2) the resulting files can be used directly in emulators or converted to formats emulators can understand.

I want to stay away from hardware like Discovery Cartridges etc.

Any suggestions / known issues?

OK, after a good nights sleep and a quick read on my commute to work I figured out I should use MSA (if anyone knows better let me know).
And JayMSA is the generally accepted way these days. (I've been out of the Atari ST too long!)

Try this programms too

https://sites.google.com/site/stessenti ... -tools/msa

http://atari.8bitchip.info/floimgd.php

Perfect, thanks!

MSA is what I'd use (and do use)
FCopy Pro also has a disk imaging option, maybe worth a look too ?

I'll take a look but I think MSA is the way to go...