[SLL] Old Floppies

[chupacabra]

Howard Gibson wrote:
> On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:53:58 -0700
> Kevin Reeder <reederk at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>   
>> 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
>>     
>
> Kevin,
>
>    I still have a 5.25" floppy drive on my desktop at home.  Odds are it will not survive my next computer upgrade.  If you are in the Toronto area, I might be able to help.
>
>    Check old surplus and second hand stores.  You might find something.
>
>    I still have a punched tape from a CNC course I took in college.  :)
>   
> Hey I still use punch tape on a daily basis in machine tools.  Still 
> works.
>