doug Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Not sure if this link will workIt didn't work. Posted the item later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 doug, the link gave me:PlusNet Member CentreFrom email addresses to billing details - control every aspect of your PlusNet account in the Member Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Not sure if this link will workIt didn't work. Posted the item later.It brings up a Customer Login page.Edited by doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Not sure if this link will workIt didn't work. Posted the item later.It brings up a Customer Login page.Same here.edited by doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Obviously not working as I wanted. Will do a cut and pasteErm, I came across these instructions whilst clearing out old junk, I thought I'd share!(I also thought I'd posted this here a couple of years ago, but can't find it, and for those who can remember 'big' disc's and 'small' disc's it may provide some light relief)Randomly reminded me of historic images which don't bear a great deal of relevance these days too. (Floppy disc picture for 'Save' icon, and old concertina style camera for speed camera signs being two for starters)Anyhow, random ramble over and on to the fun stuff!~~~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.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.Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "Big" Diskettes may be folded and used in "Little" drives.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.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.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.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.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.Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs from spreading.You can keep your data fresh by storing disks in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator. Disks may be frozen, but remember to unthaw by micro waving or briefly immersing in boiling water."Little" diskettes must be removed from their box prior to use. These containers are childproof to prevent tampering by unknowledgeable youngsters.You can recover data from a damaged disk by using the DOS command: FORMAT /U or alternatively by scratching new sector marks on the disk with a nail file.Diskettes become "hard" with age. It's important to back up your "hard" disks before they become too brittle to use.Make sure you label your data. Staples are a good way to permanently affix labels to your disks._________________Best Wishes - James from the Plusnet Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Must remember all that for when I next use one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Very few people probably remember the IBM soft diskettes before Dr. Nakamatsu invented the "hard type" floppy disks. Even these are going out these days, althoug I still have a few dozen, including my first browser install disk of Netscape 1.1See http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits...4506VV2132.html[Edit] Nakamatsu actually invented the "original" diskette in 1950, and IBM licensed his invention. He still seems to get royalties for every floppy disk sold. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floppy_disk for more details. Frankly I find this stuff fascinating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4may Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Never could get a 8 inch floppy in these new 3.5 inch drives, they are to thick when folded.Also have problems with the 27 inch HHD's in the 5.25 inch HDD transports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Never could get a 8 inch floppy in these new 3.5 inch drives, they are to thick when folded.Also have problems with the 27 inch HHD's in the 5.25 inch HDD transports. Get yerself a woodpecker to nip them down to size. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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