Simple code to read floppy *without* driver

From: David N. Welton (davidw_at_dedasys.com)
Date: 07/24/03 

Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 16:12:06 GMT

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Hi folks,

I've been trying to find some simple code to read a floppy, but
without much success. The process looks like it's rather involved:-(
The real catch is that I don't want to use the Linux driver, but
instead access the hardware directly.

I've been looking at the Linux and FreeBSD drivers, but they seem too
intertwined with the respective kernels to be adaptable to my needs.
They are also quite complex, including code for many situations - I
would be ok with code to just read a standard 1.44 3.5" floppy.

Thankyou, 

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