new computers

[ruth29]

The computers that come out now do not have floppies am wondering if you can add one to it or should you just use the CD`s

[rspassey]

The computers that come out now do not have floppies am wondering if you can add one to it or should you just use the CD`s

Yes you can add one; they come in handy while doing diagnostics etc; I would recomend having a floppy drive in your computer or have one which you can install when you need to use it.

[mikezel]

You can usually add one if you feel more comfortable having one, but many modern utilities can be booted from CDs or USB drives as well.

In terms of booting/installing the OS, bootdisks are no longer necessary and you can go straight from the CD.

mike

[TwoRails]

I still install them. As mentioned, you still need them for diagnostics. Some drive imaging / cloning software require one. And, if the OS needs additional drivers, one is usually required to load them. Not to mention I still think that's the best way to update the BIOS.

[not important]

I still install a floppy drive in all of my builds. I find them very useful for the same reasons TwoRails mentioned.

[ruth29]

Sounds good to me thanks for the answer . Guess it would depend if there was an opening in the case for them though

[glc]

Most new motherboards support booting from USB, so a USB floppy drive in your toolkit would be something good to have if you don't install floppy drives in the computers.

[patrickt]

I haven't had a floppy for a few years and have never missed it. I do have a boot CD with utilities on it. I also have a USB floppy that came with a laptop but other than hooking it up once to see if it works I've never needed it.