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Char, Carlene – Popular Computing, 1983
Focusing on the 5-1/4" floppy disk commonly used with microcomputers, this guide to magnetic disks gives a description of their physical appearance and how they function as information storage devices and provides suggestions for their care and maintenance. A glossary of disk-related terms is included. (EAO)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Definitions, Equipment Maintenance, Information Storage
Berger, Ivan – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes floppy disk information storage systems and discusses capabilities and advantages of floppy disks for microcomputer users. The functions of disk operating systems (DOS) are reviewed and the effect of DOS formats on the choice of an appropriate disk drive system is outlined. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Information Storage, Input Output Devices
