Comment Re:360k in linux (Score 0) 533
You can try formatting it in linux!
In Linux (or at least in some older distros (maybe try knoppix!)), you can format the floppy in different formats by using a different device file.
e.g. "fdformat
Tom's root-boot (rtbt) disk (http://www.toms.net/rb/) uses this technique to get about 1.7MB onto a 1.44MB floppy. You can go downwards as well.
Perhaps doing this a few times (or using it at that size) would help it work better?
If you have a 5.25" drive, there's a good chance you can hook it up to even a new system, if you have the right cables.
However, I agree that it's probably best to format it on the old system if possible (or on whichever side has the more finnicky FDD) - that should ensure the best compatibility on that side.