Mac software for the FlashPath floppy adapter Most versions of the FlashPath floppy adapter come without Mac software, but the latest software for both Macs and PCs is available for downloading on SmartDisk's website. Reader Paul Christensen reports that although the 'ReadMe' file for the Fuji FlashPath software tells you to disable the PC Exchange control panel. Under Mac OS 8.5.1, this has been replaced by FileExchange. However, Paul discovered that the FlashPath software works fine even with FileExchange enabled. But Paul found that dismissing this alert with command-period works fine.
Trouble is, the two types of cards look alike but have their gold contacts on opposite sides.
The SmartMedia card has to be inserted before inserting the PC Card adapter into the computer. The SmartMedia card should only be removed after the PC Card card is removed from the computer. Having the adapter inserted at any time without a SmartMedia card in it will render the adapter invisible to the computer, and require the user to force-eject the adapter. My laptop, an NEC 6030, runs both Windows NT 4 and Linux. I had to open the Disk Administration utility and manually reassign the card to a different drive letter and reboot.