+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #155559 +++ Description of problem: "fdformat /dev/fd0" works "floppy -f /dev/fd0" fails The floppy util doesn't work with generic device (/dev/fd0) and it always requires size specific device (/dev/fd0H1440) athough the generic device supports requested format.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2006-0061.html