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The '''[[wikipedia:Floppy_disk| Floppy Disk]]''' or disk(ette), is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles. Floppy disks are read and written by a disk(ette) drive. | The '''[[wikipedia:Floppy_disk| Floppy Disk]]''' or disk(ette), is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles. Floppy disks are read and written by a disk(ette) drive. | ||
Diskettes (initially as 8-inch (203 mm) media[1] and later in 5 1⁄4-inch (133 mm) and 3 1⁄2 inch (90 mm) sizes) were a ubiquitous form of data storage and exchange from the mid-1970s into the first years of the 21st century. | Diskettes (initially as 8-inch (203 mm) media[1] and later in 5 1⁄4-inch (133 mm) and 3 1⁄2 inch (90 mm) sizes) were a ubiquitous form of data storage and exchange from the mid-1970s into the first years of the 21st century. By 2006 computers were rarely manufactured with installed floppy disk drives; 3 1⁄2-inch floppy disks can be used with an external USB floppy disk drive, but USB drives for 5 1⁄4-inch, 8-inch, and non-standard diskettes are rare to non-existent. These formats are usually handled by older equipment.. | ||
Floppy disk drives are seen on several Tektronix instruments like the [[3026]], [[3066]], [[3086]], [[2402A]] Tekmate, [[3001GPX]], [[370]] Curve Tracer, [[4100-Series Terminals]], [[DSA600]], [[DAS9200]], [[TDS3012]], [[TDS3014]], [[TDS3034]], [[TDS3052]], [[TDS5032]], [[TDS5034]], [[TDS5052]], [[TDS5054]], [[TDS5104]], [[TDS544A]], [[TDS644]], [[TDS684]], and [[TDS784]] | Floppy disk drives are seen on several Tektronix instruments like the [[3026]], [[3066]], [[3086]], [[2402A]] Tekmate, [[3001GPX]], [[370]] Curve Tracer, [[4100-Series Terminals]], [[DSA600]], [[DAS9200]], [[TDS3012]], [[TDS3014]], [[TDS3034]], [[TDS3052]], [[TDS5032]], [[TDS5034]], [[TDS5052]], [[TDS5054]], [[TDS5104]], [[TDS544A]], [[TDS644]], [[TDS684]], and [[TDS784]] | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 25 June 2019
The Floppy Disk or disk(ette), is a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles. Floppy disks are read and written by a disk(ette) drive.
Diskettes (initially as 8-inch (203 mm) media[1] and later in 5 1⁄4-inch (133 mm) and 3 1⁄2 inch (90 mm) sizes) were a ubiquitous form of data storage and exchange from the mid-1970s into the first years of the 21st century. By 2006 computers were rarely manufactured with installed floppy disk drives; 3 1⁄2-inch floppy disks can be used with an external USB floppy disk drive, but USB drives for 5 1⁄4-inch, 8-inch, and non-standard diskettes are rare to non-existent. These formats are usually handled by older equipment..
Floppy disk drives are seen on several Tektronix instruments like the 3026, 3066, 3086, 2402A Tekmate, 3001GPX, 370 Curve Tracer, 4100-Series Terminals, DSA600, DAS9200, TDS3012, TDS3014, TDS3034, TDS3052, TDS5032, TDS5034, TDS5052, TDS5054, TDS5104, TDS544A, TDS644, TDS684, and TDS784
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Varying Floppy Disk Sizes
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Varying Floppy Disk Drives
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