Re: What happened to floppy drive support?

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On 02/22/2010 03:25 PM, Aaron Konstam wrote:
> On Sun, 2010-02-21 at 20:36 +0000, n2xssvv.g02gfr12930 wrote: 
>> I've been using a floppy boot disk as reserve if my HD boot fails, But
>> it appears floppy support as now been removed. Why? Then how can I
>> create an emergency media that is flexible enough to be updated as required?
>>
>> JB
>>
> 
> I would suggest changing to pen drives. They are potentially much larger
> than floppies in capacity and most machines have extra places to insert
> them.
> 
> OT - If anyone is intrigued by the Windows 7 with Touch Screen and Web
> Cam capabilities here is a tip. You need 5 usb ports for the various
> gadgets, and my Dell came with 4 on the back of the machine. Inserting a
> usb  hub caused the machine to crash.
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> 

Just this very day I have successfully set up 2 pendrives to boot GRUB
and all the explanations I could find made the process appear harder
than it actually is/was. To be honest, it was easier than floppies.

JB
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