+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #169628 +++ 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. -- Additional comment from kzak on 2005-09-30 09:04 EST -- Fixed in FC4 and FC5.
This issue is on Red Hat Engineering's list of planned work items for the upcoming Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.8 release. Engineering resources have been assigned and barring unforeseen circumstances, Red Hat intends to include this item in the 3.8 release.
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-2006-0456.html