Never leave diskettes in the disk drive, as data can leak out of the
disk and corrode the inner mechanics of the drive. Diskettes should
be rolled up and stored in pencil holders.
Diskettes should be cleaned and waxed once a week. Microscopic metal
particles can be removed by waving a powerful magnet over the surface of
the disk. Any stubborn metallic shavings can be removed with scouring powder
and soap. When waxing the diskette, make sure the survace is even.
This will allow the diskette to spin faster, resulting in better
access time. Once they are properly waxed, be sure to wipe dry before using.
Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "BIG"
diskettes may be foled and used in "little" disk drives.
Never inserte a diskette into the drive upside down. The data
can fall off the surface of the disk and jam the intricate mechanics of
the drive.
Diskettes cannot be backed up by running them through the xerox machine.
Never use scissors and glue to manually edit documents. The data
is stored much too small for the naked eye, and you may end up with data
from some other document stuck inthe middle of your document. Razor blades
and scotch tape may be used, however, provided the user is equipped with
an electron microscope.
Periodically spray diskettes with insecticide to prevent system bugs
from spreading.
I picked this up from a BBS I once called. I am certain that it did
not come from the CNDO, but I didn't want to change anything,
since it makes it look more official. However, more than once have I
seen someone take an "obvious" joke as the Gospel, so I'm putting in
this little "disclaimer." Consider yourself "disclaimed."
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