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Frequently asked questions

z80andrew edited this page Apr 22, 2019 · 29 revisions

What is .NET Core?

What operating systems does SerialDisk support?

I don't want to / can't install the .NET Core runtime.

What is the largest disk size I can specify?

Which Atari computers does SerialDisk work with?

What can I do if the serial connection is unreliable?

What is .NET Core?

.NET Core is a suite of tools that allow the same code to run on a variety of operating systems. It is similar to Mono.

.NET Core on GitHub

Download .NET Core 3.0

What operating systems does SerialDisk support?

SerialDisk will run on all operating systems supported by .NET Core.

However, serial port support is not yet implemented in MacOS so SerialDisk will not work on this OS. It it likely to be implemented in the future though, so if this is important to you then let Microsoft know or persist in the doomed world you have created.

I don't want to / can't install the .NET Core runtime. Can I still run SerialDisk?

A "self-contained" version of each SerialDisk release is also available which does not require installation of the .NET Core runtime library. The drawback is that this version is much larger and cannot take advantage of any updates to the .NET Core framework.

What is the largest disk size I can specify?

Currently 31MiB, but this may increase in a future release.

Which Atari computers does SerialDisk work with?

SerialDisk should work with any Atari computer with a serial port running TOS. I have tested it with a UK Atari STe running TOS 1.06.

What can I do if the serial connection is unreliable?

You can try the following:

  • Reduce the baud rate
  • Use RequestToSend handshaking, also known as hardware or RTS/CTS (if your cable supports it)
  • Use a different serial port / USB-serial adapter

Known USB-serial adapter chipset compatibility:

Chipset Reliability
Prolific PL2303 Good
WCH CH340 Poor
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