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... disk can be changed , so the data on magnetic disks can be erased and overwritten as needed . Optical storage media ( such as CDs and DVDs ) store data optically ... Disks vs Optical Discs Magnetic Disk Systems > Floppy Disks and Drives.
... disk can be changed , so the data on magnetic disks can be erased and overwritten as needed . Optical storage media ( such as CDs and DVDs ) store data optically ... Disks vs Optical Discs Magnetic Disk Systems > Floppy Disks and Drives.
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... disk from dirt and damage . A floppy disk consists of a round piece of flexible plastic ( hence the name " floppy disk " ) coated with a magnetiz- able substance . The disk is protected by a square , rugged plastic cover lined with a ...
... disk from dirt and damage . A floppy disk consists of a round piece of flexible plastic ( hence the name " floppy disk " ) coated with a magnetiz- able substance . The disk is protected by a square , rugged plastic cover lined with a ...
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... disk into a floppy drive . Disks go into a drive only one way- right side up , with the disk shutter facing the drive door . ACCESS MECHANISM The access mechanism moves the read / write heads in and out together between the hard disk ...
... disk into a floppy drive . Disks go into a drive only one way- right side up , with the disk shutter facing the drive door . ACCESS MECHANISM The access mechanism moves the read / write heads in and out together between the hard disk ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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