Alt-photo Reminder & Joke
Alt-Photo-Weekly Reminder This is an automated message. You have recieved this message because you are subscribed to the alt-photo-process-L@usask.ca mailing list. The purpose of this message it to remind people how to unsubscribe (how to stop recieving messages from this list) and to remind people of how to use this mailing list responsibly. There is a joke at the end of the message to encourage people to read it - there will be a differnt joke each week. If you wish to unsubscribe from this list, don't send unsubscribe requests to the list address. To unsubscribe from this mailing list send an email message to the address: mailserv@usask.ca with the following text in the body of the message: unsubscribe alt-photo-process-L You should receive a confirmation email message stating you are unsubscribed from the alt-photo-process-L mailing list. All messages sent through this list are archived and available to the general public. The archive is available online at http://www.usask.ca/lists/alt-photo-process . There is only one basic rule to using this mailing list. You must treat other members of this list with respect. This list's success is dependent upon the willingness of its members to share information. If people aren't treated with respect they are not likely to share their knowledge and experience. I also realize that people will not always agree on everything. People are free to disagree, but this must be done is a respectful manner. Flaming and name calling will not be tolerated. If anyone flames, swears at, or treats any other member disrespectfully, I will remove them from the list. No profanity is to be used on the list. Its rude vulgar and unneccessary but more important - I want the list and its archive to be available at public libraries, schools etc. Many publicly funded instituions are required to censor any web site that contains profanity. Insuring that profanity is not used on this list will contribute to the list and its archive being widely available. Attachments should not be sent through the list. The rules are 1) treat each other with respect. 2) don't send unsubscribe messages to the list. 3) don't send attachments to the list. And now for the weekly joke ... ---- Floppy disk care By following the instructions below, you should have error-free, long-lasting floppy disks. 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 diskettes, make sure the surface is even. This will allow the diskette to spin faster, resulting in better access time. Do not fold diskettes unless they do not fit into the drive. "Big" diskettes may be folded and used in "little" disk drives. Never insert 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. If your data is going to need to be backed up, simply insert two diskettes into the drive. Whenever you update a document, the data will be written on both diskettes. Diskettes should not be inserted or removed from the drive while the red light is flashing. Doing so could result in smeared or possibly unreadable text. Occasionally the red light remains flashing in what is known as a "hung" or "hooked" state. If your system is "hooking" you will probably need to insert a few coins before being allowed access to the slot. If your diskette is full and you need more storage space, remove the disk from the drive and shake vigorously for 2 minutes. This will pack the data enough (Data Compression) to allow for more storage. Be sure to cover all the openings with scotch tape to prevent loss data. Access time can be greatly improved by cutting more holes in the diskette jacket. This will provide more simultaneous access points to the disk. Diskettes may be used as coasters for beverage glasses, provided that they are properly waxed beforehand. Be sure to wipe the diskettes dry before using. (see item 2 above) 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 in the 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. ---- If you have a joke you would like to be used in this situation - please email it to me privately please. Gord Holtslander Alt-Photo-Process-L list manager gordon.holtslander@usask.ca |