In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Phillip M. Jones, C.E.T.
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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>You have three simple options for ejecting a Floppy (even works for the
>Imation SuperDrive USB Drive and the G3/G4; also works with Zip and Jaz
Drives).
>
>Highlight the image of the floppy disk:
>Command (Clover Leaf/Apple) Key - E (Eject) or
>Command - Y (Put away) Or
>
Ah, of course! Even the least computer savvy could have guessed either of
those! Come on Mr. Jones.
>Drag image of floppy to Trash.
>
>DUHHHH!!!
>
Why would I want to delete all the files on my floppy?!?!?! Clearly putting
something into a trash can indicates that you want to discard it, right?
NOPE! NOT ON THE MAC! WELL, SOMETIMES IT DOES, OTHER TIMES IT DON'T!
>in case a disk gets stuck locate a small paper clip and locate the small
>hole usually located where the eject button would be on a PC Floppy
>insert in this hole and push. Pops right out. Duhhh!
>
>Right click hasn't been an option on a Mac (One button mouse) never
>needed it.
Indeed! With that completely intuitive "Select Disk + Cloverleaf-E or -Y ==
Eject the floppy", who needs context menus?!!?!
> So your getting PC's, and Mac's. Mac's have always been able
>to use a two/three button mouse provided the Driver (control panel) was
>setup for it (provide by Mouse Maker). I find having to use a two or
>three button mouse confusing.
>
I find obscure key combos a tad more confusing than another mouse button, but
what do I know. Oh, well, I know that Win9x+ has been rather successful
while the Mac has not. Maybe there's a correllation.
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