X-Copy: The Story of Amiga's Most Popular Disk Copying Software
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Summary
This article explores the history and cultural impact of X-Copy, the most popular Amiga program that allowed users to copy entire disks including non-standard AmigaDOS disks, making it essential for copying games. The piece features an interview with Christian Bartsch who worked at Cachet, the publisher of X-Copy, discussing how this software became ubiquitous among Amiga owners despite its primary use for game piracy.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledX-Copy allowed Amiga users to copy entire disks, even if those disks didn't use standard AmigaDOS
It quickly became the favorite tool of those who wanted to copy games
The vast majority of Amiga owners, who typically owned a small handful
The most popular Amiga program ever?
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