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**Panama Red** · 07-10-2005, 01:51 PM

You don't NEED a floppy but they can be handy if you need to run diagnostics. Many builders consider them "optional" nowadays. You can pick up an anti-static strap at Radio Shack or order them online. The CPU or Central Processing Unit is the processor or brains of the computer.

07-10-2005, 01:51 PM	#11
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,654	You don't NEED a floppy but they can be handy if you need to run diagnostics. Many builders consider them "optional" nowadays. You can pick up an anti-static strap at Radio Shack or order them online. The CPU or Central Processing Unit is the processor or brains of the computer. __________________ Getting old is not for sissies!