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Before networks transferring data via floppy disks was the only possible way to share data?
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What do you use floppy disks for?
Storing data, transferring data from on computer to another.
Is it possible that if dogs get hurt on the ear or they get scared so much that their ears turn floppy when before they were straight?
it's a possible only as a theory. My opion is no, if a German Shepperd got bitten on the ear then maybe THAT ear could be floppy but not the other ear. No dog would have floppy ears because it's scared.
Why do you need to be careful when sharing floppy disks with friends?
we have to be careful when sharing floppy disks with friends because as you know floppy disks are used for transferring small files between computers it might lead copy of small files and spread of viruses.
Is it possible for a floppy drive to change the format of a floppy disk from FAT to RAW and can this be corrected?
Yes it is possible to change the format of a floppy disk from FAT to RAW if the operating system on the PC, which the floppy is to be formated is using but the RAW format than the flopy will have the RAW format at the end of formating the floppy
What are the advantages of floppy disks?
Portability and easily available.. Low cost..reusableuseful for transferring data or files between computers
Is floppy disk holder an input device?
The Floppy Disk " Holder ? " The Drive is an Input and output Device for storage and transferring of information between Computer devices. But a Floppy Disk " Holder " I would think does either only Hold FLoppy Disk in area from not being mis-placed or lost or stolen from " Maybe "
What was the method of sharing files between computers before networks were invented?
Floppy disks. Now referred to as "sneaker-net", because you walk the disk from one machine to another wearing your shoes (sneakers).
Why is a memory stick used for transferring files between computers?
Because floppy disks are obsolete, and CD-roms are more inconvenient.
What was the only method of sharing files between computer before networks were invented?
Before networks were invented, the only method of sharing files between computers was through physical media such as floppy disks, CDs, or USB drives. Users would copy the files onto the physical media and physically transfer it to the other computer in order to share or transfer the files.
How do you differentiate a floppy drive data and IDE type data?
Not possible, the same data can be stored both on floppy and HDD.
How frequently should you format a floppy disk?
As little as possible. Floppy disks are prone to corruption and should be accessed as little as possible. It would be generally advised that no data should be stored on a floppy disk, and that any data you have on floppy disk should be removed and backed up on a more reliable format such as flash memory.
When a floppy disk needs to be formatted?
Before use it..
