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Re: Question about transfering image file from PC to Apple IIe using ADT

BLuRry wrote:

(do the vibration mechanisms in cell phones emit negligible radiation
fields as well?)


The vibrator is a tiny little electric motor with an offset weight on
its shaft.  It is less than 1/4" in diameter and about 1/2" long, and
has a permanent magnet stator.  The external field is pretty weak, and
I wouldn't expect any problems more than 1/2" away--so maybe it's best
not to throw your cellphone in on top of your floppies!  ;-)


Floppies die easily if they were involved in my childhood. :-D  I've
lost several (through extreme usage, not storage), and have quite a few
that no longer work any more (and a handful that still do -- my dad
keeps his house at 68 degrees so that helps)  Though I have yet to try
your "Windex" recommendation.  I still prefer less volitile forms of
storage that are not as affected by sunlight, heat or oxidization.


Just make a fresh copy, and it will be "young" again!


Of course, there are several things that might have been the frequent
cause of observed disk failure... such as the computer desk was on the
other side of a thin wall from a washer and an electric dryer, high
amounts of dust and debris, and an enthusiastic kid willing to open and
tinker with things screwing up god knows what (oh wait... that was me)
 When a person is 12 they don't consider these possibilities.


Dirt and dust will certainly hasten their demise, especially when
applied to the drive.

I think, though, that you should consider this possibility:  an
occasional very unpleasant experience tends to become dominant
over many, frequent, pleasant ones.  So you *really* remember
when one of two of your favorite games stopped booting, but all
the hundreds of other disks that kept working have faded from
consciousness...  ;-)

-michael

Music synthesis for 8-bit Apple II's!
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