For the even more archaic amongst us there are also 3" and 8" floppy
disks. 3" disks were most used by Amstrad PCWs and 8" disks were a very
early form of floppy disk.
Trevor Reynolds
English Heritage
36 Hospital Fields Road, York, YO10 4DZ
telephone +44 (0) 1904 632373 fax +44 (0) 1904 610322
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Marc A Williams
Sent: 11 February 2008 17:09
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: 3.25" floppies
I am not an expert on this subject, but will offer my insights. I
believe
that you mean 3.5" floppies? If not, please ignore my comments, as I
have
no experience with 3.25" floppies (there is, of course, a 5.25" floppy).
These floppies are on a magnetic media that will degrade as all magnetic
media do, and are not archival. Generally, they can remain readable for
a
number of years. I have some 10-15 years old that are fine, but reader
obsolescence is an issue with ALL types of media. Their data should be
transferred to a more stable media, such as archival CDs. I've had no
trouble reading and copying them when I have tried. You may want to
check
with the Image Permanence Institute at RIT, or with others who have been
doing research on this subject. Good luck!
Marc
American Conservation Consortium, Ltd.
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Marc A. Williams, President
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Suzy Adra Mazloum
> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:49 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] 3.25" floppies
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I was wondering if anyone can provide information concerning
> 3.25" floppies
> from an archival point of view. Has anyone had to migrate data
> from them to
> another format? what kind of experience did you have? Please share
your
> experiences. I am currently writing a paper for an archives
> class and would
> like others inputs and views.
>
>
> Thank you very much for any information,
>
> Suzy Adra Mazloum
> Curator of Collections
> Arab American National Museum
>
> www.arabamericanmuseum.org
>
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