Well, my notebook has an exchangeable floppy which has two connectors on it.
One is used when plugged inside the notebook, the other (DB25 female) to be
connected to the parallel port. When connected to the parallel port, it can
boot from floppy as well. This means that the chipset in the notebook supports
connecting floppy to the parallel port. In fact, during my research for my
other project, I've found that many chipsets (especially for notebooks) have
this feature since (at least) '95. I don't know how old is your notebook but
check your floppy and notebook documentation. If you have such floppy at hand
maybe you can connect it and see if it works. I don't think it should cause
any damage to the notebook.

Miro

Miroslav Hibler
mhibler@usa.net

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