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Re: Tips for caring for floppy disks

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From: Mark Cooper
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 00:00
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Hehehehehe!  Funny part is soneone will probably believe this.

Kevin wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> Kevin
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From: Mark Cooper <markecooper@home.com>
Subject: Re: Tips for caring for floppy disks
Date: 1998/10/02
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