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How not to care for your disks
I have enclosed some important information on the proper use and storage
of software media. This should be considered THE BIBLE of diskette care!
1. Never leave diskettes in the drive, as the 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 may be removed by waving a powerful magnet over the entire
surface of the disk. Any stubborn metal shavings can be removed with
scouring powder and steel wool. When waxing a 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" drives.
4. Never insert a diskette into the drive upside down. The data can
fall off the surface of the diskette and jam the intricate mechanics of
the drive.
5. Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through a photo copy
machine. If your data is going to need to be backed up, simply insert
TWO diskettes into your drive. Whenever you update a document, the data
will be written onto both disks. A handy tip for more legible backup
copies: keep a container of iron filings at your desk. When you need
to make two copies, sprinkle iron filings liberally between the diskettes
before inserting them into the drive.
6. Diskettes should not be removed or inserted from the drive while
the red light is on or flashing. Doing so could result in smeared or
possibly unreadable text. Occasionally, the red light remains flashing
in what is known as "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is hooking,
you will probably either need to insert a few coins before being allowed
access to the slot, or, give your drive two minutes in the penalty box.
7. If your diskette is full and needs more storage space, remove the
disk from the drive and shake vigorously for two minutes. This will
pack the data enough (data compression) to allow for more storage.
Be sure to cover all openings with scotch tape to prevent loss of data.
8. Data access time me be greatly improved by cutting more holes in
the diskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points
to the disk.
9. Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system
bugs and viruses from spreading.
Remember these words from the wise...
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