Re: USB 5.25 floppy drive

[Stephen Shaw <spamcatchersa@softhome.net>]

On 18 May 2002 18:18:56 GMT, Michael J. Mahon wrote:

> Simon Williams asked:
>
>>Is it theoretically possible build a 5.25" floppy drive that could be
>>used on a newer Mac or PC? I would presume that the ready availability
>>of USB 3.5" disk drives would indicate the technology is feasible...
>>is it just that developing such a device would be unprofitable or is
>>it actually beyond the reach of modern science???
>
> Of course it's possible--it's just not a profitable investment.
>
> The ardent desires of a hundred people do not translate into a
> viable business plan--except, perhaps, for someone who would
> do it for love, not money (which isn't really a business plan, either).

Please also consider the fact that the disks themselves are no longer
manufactured. 

>
> It is not impossible to move data from the Apple II world to today's
> computing world.  It is just not as convenient as plugging a disk
> drive into a USB port.  ;-)
>
> -michael
>
>  Email:  mjmahon@aol.com
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