On Monday 22 February 2010, 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. I take it you are referring to modern machines? This one was new in '81, I think. Maybe '82.? >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. Obviously, they didn't invent it, so of course it was crippled by M$, they never miss the chance to force an 'upgrade'. To linux of course. -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Only someone with nothing to be sorry for smiles back at the rear of an elephant. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
