[SLL] Old Floppies

[Erik Ryberg]

That computer surplus place might have something in their museum that 
will let you transfer the thesis onto punch cards.

Erik

Kevin Reeder wrote:
> This is not Linux specific but I'm not sure where else to go with
> this, so I'm calling on the combined wisdom of the list to solve a
> bit of a problem. Cleaning up the garage I came across a box full
> of floppies, mostly 3.5" but also 10 or so 5.25" (Egghead "Smart"
> Sector Diskettes). Whoa! Humorous, right? Yes, but my wife tells me
> her master's thesis resides on three of the disks and other
> important files are spread across the others (any and all snarky
> remarks at this point will probably be taken good naturedly).
> 
> So, I'm sure you're with me, but I'll spell out the question
> anyway. Where can I find a computer that will read the 5.25" disks
> and let me move them onto something useable on our system? I have a
> 3.5" drive if needed.
> 
> Your good humor and insights will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Kevin
> 
> 


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