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Floppy disks were an older technology then diskettes. They were computer storage disks encased in a soft plastic envelope (hence "floppy") that had a bigger diameter than the diskettes which were packaged in a hard plastic cartridge.
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Is a floppy diskette fast?
no
What are floppy diskette drives?
Floppy diskette drives read and write information to a single rotating disk that can be removed from the drive.
What is floppy disk in German?
The term "Floppy disk" is also used in German as is "Diskette" or "Floppy"
How much does a floppy diskette weigh?
A 3.5" floppy disk weighs about 20 grams
What is the storage media for diskette drive?
Floppy disks
What is the portability of a floppy diskette?
yes because it is small
What does floppy disc mean in German?
"Diskette" or "Floppy Disk" are the normal terms used in German.
What is the access method for floppy diskette?
A cool one
What are floppy disketters?
Floppy diskette drives read and write information to a single rotating disk that can be removed from the drive.
What is a portable diskette that holds MB of data?
floppy disc. ! <3
How much space is available on a 1.44 Floppy Diskette?
Obvious, really. 1.44 kilobytes.CORRECTION: It's obviously, not obvious enough, obviously. I'm holding a 1.44 floppy diskette and it says clearly, 1.44MB.
How are floppy drives formatted?
The actual floppy drive itself is not formatted. The drive only spins the floppy disk or diskette. One can format a disk or diskette from the computer control panel. Right click on Drive A (for example), then select format and follow the screen prompts.
