Care of data info
CHARLIEWVT@aol.com
Wed, 22 Oct 1997 21:11:34 -0400
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 21:11:34 -0400
Message-Id: <971022211506_2068327577@mrin46.mail.aol.com>
From: CHARLIEWVT@aol.com
To: Multiple recipients of list <conntech>
Subject: Care of data info
Thanks to Ted Roth for his care procedures..
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Date: 97-10-22 20:23:11 EDT
From: ESH Tooter
To: MaryEz,P R Hunter,JohnKceca
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To: ISPUT,Bengt3,LSUSI,CHARLIEWVT
Sue Pelchat sent these valuable tips along for possible inclusion in the
newsletter.
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From: pelchat@mail2.nai.net (Susan Pelchat)
To: eshtooter@aol.com
Date: 97-10-22 01:42:03 EDT
Proper Diskette Usage and Care
Never leave diskettes in the drive, as the data can leak out of the
diskand corrode the inner mechanics of the drive. Diskettes should be
rolledup and stored in pencil holders.
Diskettes should be cleaned and waxed once a week. Microscopic
metalparticles may be removed by waving a powerful magnet over the
surface ofthe disk. Any stubborn metal shavings can be removed with
scouring powderand steel wool. When waxing a diskette, make sure the
surface is even.This will allow the diskette to spin faster, resulting
in better accesstime.
Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive.
"Big"diskettes may be folded and used in "little" drives.
Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down. The data can fall
offthe surface of the disk and jam the intricate mechanics of the drive.
Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through a photocopy
machine.If your data is going to need to be backed up, simply insert two
diskettesinto your drive. Whenever you update a document, the data will
be writtenonto both disks. A handy tip for more legible backup copies:
Keep acontainer of iron filings at your desk. When you need to make two
copies,sprinkle iron filings liberally between the diskettes before
insertingthem into the drive.
Diskettes should not be removed or inserted into the drive while the
redlight is on or flashing. Doing so could result in smeared or
possiblyunreadable text. Occasionally, the red light remains flashing in
what isknown as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is hooking,
you willprobably need to insert a few coins before being allowed to
access theslot.
If your diskette is full and needs more storage space, remove the
diskfrom the drive and shake vigorously for two minutes. This will pack
thedata enough (data compression) to allow for more storage. Be sure to
coverall openings with Scotch tape to prevent loss of data.
Data access time may be greatly improved by cutting more holes in
thediskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points to
thedisk.
Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs
fromspreading...
You can keep your data fresh by storing disks in the vegetable
compartmentof your refrigerator. Disks may be frozen, but remember to
unthaw bymicrowaving or briefly immersing in boiling water.
"Little" diskettes must be removed from their box prior to use.
Thesecontainers are childproof to prevent tampering by unknowleprevent
tampering
You can recover data from a damaged disk by using the DOS
commandFORMAT/U, or alternately by scratching new sector marks on the
disk witha nail file.
Diskettes become "hard" with age. It's important to back up your
"hard"disks before they become too brittle to use.
Make sure you label your data. Staples are good way to permanently
affixlabels to your disks.
:-) Sue