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Re: Tips for caring for floppy disks

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From: Kevin
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 00:00
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>>1. Never leave diskettes in the disk drive, as data can leak out of the
>disk
>>and corrode the inner mechanics of the drive. Diskettes should be rolled
up
>>and stored in pencil holders.
>>2. Diskettes should be cleaned and waxed once a week. Microscopic metal
>>particles can be removed by waving a powerful magnet over the surface of
>the
>>disk. Any stubborn metallic shavings can be removed with scouring powder
>and
>>soap. When waxing diskettes, make sure
>>application is even. This will allow the diskettes to spin faster,
>resulting
>>in better access time.
>>3. Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit in the drive. "Big"
>>diskettes may be folded and used in "little" disk drives.
>>4. Never insert a disk into the drive upside down. The data can fall off
>the
>>surface of the disk and jam the intricate mechanics of the drive.
>>5. Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through the Xerox
machine.
>>If your data needs to be backed up, simply insert two diskettes together
>>into the drive whenever you update a document; the data will be recorded
on
>>both diskettes.
>>6. Diskettes should not be inserted into or removed from the drive while
>the
>>red light is flashing. Doing so could result in smeared or possibly
>>unreadable text. Occasionally the red light continues to flash in what is
>>known as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is "hooking" you, you
>>will probably need to insert several dollars before being allowed to
access
>>the disk drive.
>>7. If your diskette is full and you need more storage space, remove the
>disk
>>from the drive and shake vigorously for two minutes. This will pack the
>data
>>("data compression") enough to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover
all
>>the openings with scotch tape to prevent loss of data.
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>>Kevin
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From: "Kevin" <kevinu_au_nup@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Tips for caring for floppy disks
Date: 1998/09/26
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