From: "Mr. Gizmo" <gizmo@titan.tcn.net>
Subject: Proper Diskette and Care Usage
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 07:49:51 -0400


Proper Diskette and Care Usage

 (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 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 disk 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 a "hung" or "hooked" state.  If your system is
     hooking, you will probably need to insert a few coins
     before being allowed to access the slot.

 (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 may 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 from spreading.....

FOR THE GUYS WHO ARE NEW TO COMPUTERS...........THIS IS A
JOKE!!!!!!!



