Proper Care of Floppies

[raghuveer_v]

<h1 align=center>Proper Care of Floppies[/h1][list=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.
[*] 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 the diskettes, make
sure the surface is even. This will allow the diskette to
spin faster, resulting in better access
time.
[*] Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive.
"Big" diskettes may be folded and
used in "little" disk drives.
[*] Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down. The
data can fall off the surface of the disk
and jam the intricate mechanics of the drive.
[*] Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through the
xerox machine. If your data is
going to need to be backed up, simply insert two diskettes
into the drive. Whenever you
update a document, the data will be written on both
diskettes.
[*] Diskettes should not be inserted 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
remains flashing in what is known as a "hung" or "hooked"
state. If your system is "hooking"
you will probably need to insert a few coins before being
allowed access to the slot.
[*] If your diskette is full and you need more storage space,
remove the disk from the drive and
shake vigorously for 2 minutes. This will pack the data
enough (Data Compression) to allow for
more storage. Be sure to cover all the openings with scotch
tape to prevent loss data.
[*] Data access time can be greatly improved by cutting more
holes in the diskette jacket. This will
provide more simultaneous access points to the disk.
[*] Diskettes may be used as coasters for beverage glasses,
provided that they are properly waxed
beforehand. Be sure to wipe the diskettes dry before using.
(see item 2 above)
[*] Never use scissors and glue to manually edit documents. The
data is stored much too small
for the naked eye, and you may end up with data from some
other document stuck in the
middle of your document. Razor blades and scotch tape may
be used, however, provided the
user is equipped with an electron microscope.
[*] Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent
system bugs from spreading.



source : http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro.../h_Floppy.html


Raghuveer.

[Erin]

That one had me laughing out loud! Just hope nobody takes it seriously... You never know!

Erin

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