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10-23-2005, 03:16 PM
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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
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10-23-2005, 03:18 PM
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10-23-2005, 03:25 PM
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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 |
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10-23-2005, 03:28 PM
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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.
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10-23-2005, 10:09 PM
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I still install a floppy drive in all of my builds. I find them very useful for the same reasons TwoRails mentioned.
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10-23-2005, 10:39 PM
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Sounds good to me thanks for the answer . Guess it would depend if there was an opening in the case for them though
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10-23-2005, 11:22 PM
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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.
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10-24-2005, 11:52 AM
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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.
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