[CTS] Re: Floppy is being stubborn
- From: Ray Roney <qix_68@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:31:23 -0800 (PST)
If they *really* need a floppy, tell em there's one at OfficeMax that's
USB-connected and then they'll have one.
:)
- Ray -
"Charles R. Buchanan" <daphatbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Got me on that one
right now. :-O Never had to deal with those jumpers.
No Worries. Like I told Ray, the drive will just be disconnected.
Thanks!
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 09:29:55 -0600, "Russ Blakeman" took time to say the
following:
RB> Is the drive jumper at DS1 rather than DS0, DS2 or DS3? All floppies in
RB> modern PCs are left at DS1 and the twist in the cable makes the A:
RB> designation electrically.
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RB> > -----Original Message-----
RB> > From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
RB> > [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Charles R.
RB> > Buchanan
RB> > Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 7:12 PM
RB> > To: Computer Talk Mailing List
RB> > Subject: [CTS] Floppy is being stubborn
RB> >
RB> >
RB> > First of all, why can't they make floppy drives easier to install? You
RB> > know, like having only ONE way to put the plug(s) (cables) in? I dunno,
RB> > it's probably me, but I have tried all kinds of combo's and the floppy
RB> > drive refuses to co-operate! :-( I know when the indicator light is lit
RB> > all the time the cable is reversed, but switching the cable does nothing.
RB> > If it was my computer, I wouldn't even worry about it, but it's not. (my
RB> > computer) Any suggestions? The simplest of things are usually the
RB> > BIGGEST PITA! :-O
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