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PROPER USE OF PC FLOPPY DISKETTES
(From the MicroSoft Public Relations Office (allegedly) )
By Mr B. Gates
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 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.
3. Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "BIG"
diskettes may be folded and used in "little" disk drives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11. Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs
from spreading.
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