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- PROPER USE OF PC FLOPPY DISKETTES
- (From the MicroSoft Public Relations Office (allegedly) )
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- By Mr B. Gates
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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.
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- 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 matallic shavings can be removed with scouring
- powder and soap. When waxing the diskette, make sure the surface is
- even. This will allow the diskette to spin faster, resulting in better
- access time.
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- 3. Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "BIG"
- diskettes may be folded and used in "little" disk drives.
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- 4. 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.
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- 5. 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.
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- 6. 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.
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- 7. 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.
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- 8. Data access time can be greatly improved by cutting more holes in the
- diskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access point to the
- disk.
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- 9. 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.
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- 10. Never use scissors and glue to manual 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.
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- 11. Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs
- from spreading.
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