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computer:os:cpm:copy_files [2026/10/03 15:04] – neotek		computer:os:cpm:copy_files [2026/10/03 17:13] (current) – neotek
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	The problem here is that PIP must be loaded from diskette A before it can copy a file. This requires the CP/M diskette to be inserted in drive A:. Consequently, you cannot simply insert the source diskette and enter the copy command; you must start PIP first and then insert the source diskette.  After starting, PIP displays the version number and an asterisk (*) as the prompt, awaiting input.		The problem here is that PIP must be loaded from diskette A before it can copy a file. This requires the CP/M diskette to be inserted in drive A:. Consequently, you cannot simply insert the source diskette and enter the copy command; you must start PIP first and then insert the source diskette.  After starting, PIP displays the version number and an asterisk (*) as the prompt, awaiting input.
-	Start pip<code>A> PIP</code>	+	* Start pip<code>A> PIP</code>
-	copy command<code>*B:DSTFILE.TXT=A:SRCFILE.TXT</code>	+	* Don't forget to swap the floppy disk now.
		+	* copy command<code>*B:DSTFILE.TXT=A:SRCFILE.TXT</code>
-	Full example:	+	* Full example:
	<code>		<code>
	A> PIP		A> PIP
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	A> PIP		A> PIP
	*B:=*.*		*B:=*.*
		+	*
	</code>		</code>
		+	The command was shortened slightly here. The source drive (A:) was not explicitly specified; pip simply copies the files from the current drive.