[OPLINTECH] Floppy disk problems

[Avery Shifflett]

Dan,

It may sound odd, but I believe the floppy disk problem exists on purpose.
 I really think floppy disks/drives are being designed flawed in order to
aid the phase-out process.

I used to be able to carry a floppy disk in my pocket, throw it around,
and use it on any computer...no matter how dirty or old the drive was and
had no problem at all.  I still have floppy disks off in a corner that I
obtained back in the early 90's.  They *all* still work on any computer
and in any floppy drive.  But, I'm lucky to get a couple disks in a brand
new box of floppies, no matter what brand, to work at all.  Coincidence? 
I don't think so.

In conclusion, I think we need to go with the tide in this instance and
start recommending that patrons and staff alike get something like a flash
drive.  They can be obtained for $5-10 (128MB) and are much more durable
and hold a lot more.

---Avery Shifflett
Technology Coordinator
Carroll Co. Dist. Library


> Folks
>     I am starting to see more and more problems with floppy disk not
> being able to be read on both our public and staff machines.  So far I
> have not been able to find any thing common with these occurances as the
> next disk will work just fine.  In some cases the files were created on
> computers out side the library and in some they were created in house
> and the disk never left the building.  I have even replaced some of the
> drives which did not cure all. The computers are all running windows
> 2000 and the patches are up to date.
>     If any one has any ideas, their input would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance............
>
> --
> Dan Moore
> Automated Services Coordinator
> Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike Co.
> 207 N. Market St.
> Waverly, Ohio. 45690
>
> gawasc at oplin.org
> Phone: 740-947-4921
> Fax: 740-947-2918
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