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You can only read the data.. Can't change it..
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What does it mean to write-protect floppy disk?
You can only read the data.. Can't change it..
What does it mean to over write on a floppy disk?
If the same data is already in the floppy disk or any other disk, and you are again copying the same data, then it is called the overwriting ..
What does floppy disc mean in German?
"Diskette" or "Floppy Disk" are the normal terms used in German.
Who invented the flap disk?
Did you mean to spell Floppy disk? The floppy disk was invented by a team of IBM researchers led by Alan Shugart. The chief designer of Shugart's team was David Noble. The first floppy disks became available in 1971.
Which alphabet represents the floppy drive?
Assuming you mean drive letter: Traditionally "A" or "B" would be allocated as the floppy disk drive. However, with system changes, it's now possible to have any letter associated with a floppy disk drive - not that anyone uses them anymore.
What does disquette mean in English?
Back in the old days of the first computers, "disquette" was a floppy disk.
Why is mean to say that floppy disk drives usually are downward compatible but not upward compatible?
It means floppy drives that are built for higher capacities, or with newer technologies can also read floppy drives with older technologies/less storage. But not vice versa.
What does 'failed FDC' mean?
Failed FDC means that the Floppy Disk Controller is no longer responding. Possible solutions to this issue are to replace the FDC (not so easy on integrated MBs) or possibly replace the floppy drive. This can also occur when the ribbon cable connecting the floppy drive is not inserted correctly.
In computer language what is the full form of FD?
It's likely to mean Floppy Disk. A method of storing information - which was superseded by the CD-RW and DVD-RW
What does it mean when it say disk write protected?
It means you cannot alter the data on it.
What does a loud pulsating humming coming from your floppy disk drive mean?
If there is a floppy disc in the drive, it means, it is being read to / from. To stop the noise, simply eject the disc. (Making sure that what ever program using the floppy has finished with)Hope this helps, if I can help any more, please don't hesitate to shout.Be safeNigeCadishead Computers
What did Alan chugar and IBM invent in 1970?
If you mean Alan Shugart, then it was the floppy disk. An 8 inch inexpensive disk with a capacity of 80,000 bytes used for loading System/370 microcode.A few years later Alan left IBM to start his own floppy company, making many improvements both increasing storage capacity and reducing size.
