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tonyb@removeme.ramhb.co.nz (**Modify to email**) wrote:

>Hi and thanks for reading this
>
>I wonder if others have noted the seeming higher failure rate for floppy disks these days.
>
>I, and others that I have spoken to have all noted this.   
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>This is with prime spec disks (not rubbish) in brands like FUJI, SONY and VERBATIM
>
>The most common problem is with a Track ZERO error but I have also had disks that have been 
>formatted and a few days later have a data error.  
>
>For myself I have replaced the floppy drive itself, but no change.   
>This also occurs under DOS 6.22, DOS 7 and WIN95
>
>What is happening ??????
>

I've known this for many years. Way back when Diskettes were expensive, one
would inspect, then bulk erase and reformat diskettes, and because they
cost so much, manufacturers would test and control their output more
stringently. 

Today's experience leads one to believe that this is no longer the case. I
have 5+ year old IBM and Fujitsu Branded 3.5" and 5.25" Diskettes, which
work wonderfully. When I create a new diskette for my carry around
collection, I always seem to have to go to great lengths to ensure their
reliability.
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