Re: Old Diskettes

[Holger <holger@invalid.invalid>]

jacobst schrieb:

> How can I tell if the problem is the duo disk unit, or the floppies
> being too old?  What is the life expectancy of the data on the floppy
> disks?  Are there any options on getting these old floppies to read so
> I can get the data off?

I have diskettes, more than 30 years old, readable with no errors at
all. Getting data from unreadable diskettes is not necessarily reliable.
You can change your drives, you can clean your drives from dust, and you
should clean the rubber belt (if there is one inside of your drive) with
acetone and a kleenex. Don't readjust anything! A special treatment of
your diskettes is also not recommendable, as long as these diskettes 
have been stored dry and dust free.

Holger