Yuppers.... External USB floppy drive is what I use now too at work...
On Mar 29, 2010, at 5:10 PM, DSinc wrote: > Anthony, > Yes, I do. I'd like to believe that there is really nothing I might ever need > again, but, just do not know yet. I am still working to be "Floppy-Free." > > USB floppy drive????? Do tell............ :) > Think that is what I now seek!!! > LOL! > Duncan > > > On 03/29/2010 19:31, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: >> You actually still have files saved on Floppies? None of my machines >> have floppies. >> >> Why not a USB floppy drive? >> >> On 3/29/2010 7:18 PM, DSinc wrote: >>> I assume that old 3.5in 1.44MB floppy drives use the old eide interface. >>> And, I am now noticing new m/b's that do not have a floppy connector. >>> OK. I understand. >>> >>> Is there any kind of external conversion box (eide-usb) I can use to >>> keep a NEW "working" Sony/TEAC 3.5in floppy drive around for some time. >>> >>> Yes, I do so know that I should have converted all my old floppies to >>> usb sticks years ago. Fine. I'm late with this, also! Sue me! >>> It seems that I am finding out what the life of Sony/TEAC floppy >>> drives useful life may be. All mine are 12-15 (or more!) yrs old! >>> Wondering? >>> Duncan >>> >>> >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 9.0.791 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2778 - Release Date: >>> 03/29/10 14:32:00 >>> >> -- JRS [email protected] Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
