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windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. I don't put one in when I build a PC. I turn off the floppy feature in the BIOS of course andrew On 18/7/05 11:11 AM, in article 1gzw6p6.1ywozcbv83x0N%MPorcius@utica.com, > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. No. Out there in the real world, people still use them. It's your brain that's dead. > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > No. Out there in the real world, people still use them. It's your brain > that's dead. In the real world, there are people that wipe their arse with their bare hands, your point?  Signature"Bill Gates is just a monocle and a Persian Cat away from being one of the bad guys in a James Bond movie." -- Dennis Miller > > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > > > No. Out there in the real world, people still use them. It's your brain > > that's dead. > > In the real world, there are people that wipe their arse with their bare hands, your point? My point is that large numbers of people use floppy disks. Simple. If you prefer to spend your time observing people's behaviour in lavatories, then I'm afraid I can't help you. > > > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > you prefer to spend your time observing people's behaviour in > lavatories, then I'm afraid I can't help you. In other words, there are still plenty of people that use outdated shitty technology. No need for you to accuse someone that is astounded by people still installing FDDs in new PCs of being brain dead. Suggesting that because some of the vast hordes of semi-conscious meatbags shopping at Woolies are buying floppy disks for their $50 ex-govt Pentium PCs, this is evidence that FDDs are a vital product in the world of personal computers, is pure shyte on your part. Signature"Bill Gates is just a monocle and a Persian Cat away from being one of the bad guys in a James Bond movie." -- Dennis Miller > > My point is that large numbers of people use floppy disks. Simple. If > > you prefer to spend your time observing people's behaviour in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > that FDDs are a vital product in the world of personal computers, is pure > shyte on your part. Looks like the chubby brat may be in the minority here in his affection for floppies. > > > My point is that large numbers of people use floppy disks. Simple. If > > > you prefer to spend your time observing people's behaviour in [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Looks like the chubby brat may be in the minority here in his affection > for floppies. I don't use them myself. But plenty of other people do. That's why they aren't dead, nor can you wriggle out of the stupidity of your remark. THAT's what started this. We can ignore Jason, he's a psycho of long standing hereabouts, and I guess he shops at Coles. Either that or the nurses bring him his food. > > > > My point is that large numbers of people use floppy disks. Simple. If > > > > you prefer to spend your time observing people's behaviour in [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > standing hereabouts, and I guess he shops at Coles. Either that or the > nurses bring him his food. Looks like Draino needed a new identity to throw his abuse around... well done. What started this was your first reply to Cato, not what I said. Clearly you don't talk to people in real life like you talk on this newsgroup, or you'd be the one being fed by nurses. Signature"Bill Gates is just a monocle and a Persian Cat away from being one of the bad guys in a James Bond movie." -- Dennis Miller snip > Looks like Draino needed a new identity to throw his abuse around... well done. Draino is still here, marvelling at your seemingly unbounded stupidity. I've owned about 20 Macs over the years, about 18 of those i've passed on to friends or family who still use them. They all had floppy drives. draino > snip > > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I've owned about 20 Macs over the years, about 18 of those i've passed > on to friends or family who still use them. They all had floppy drives. This thread started up over Cato's surprise that NEW PCs were still coming with FDDs. It has nothing to do with your hand-me-downs. I suggest you have a catscan before posting any more, just to ensure your comments are not caused by a brain tumour. The abusive style of you and 'Rotund Bristle' are so similar, I didn't think nature would be so cruel as to create two evil sodomites both interested in Macs. Signature"Bill Gates is just a monocle and a Persian Cat away from being one of the bad guys in a James Bond movie." -- Dennis Miller > > snip > > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > nature would > be so cruel as to create two evil sodomites both interested in Macs. Ah Jason so dependable. What a nasty piece of work you are, but then you always were. You problem is, you don't realise it. I just popped my head back into this group, and there you are, spewing hatred as usual. Ciao, I'm off again. This group isn't worth visiting. > Ah Jason so dependable. What a nasty piece of work you are, but then > you always were. You problem is, you don't realise it. I just popped my > head back into this group, and there you are, spewing hatred as usual. > Ciao, I'm off again. This group isn't worth visiting. You're right RB. The problem is, the fool doesn't understand that he's not liked and not wanted. Every time I visit this group, there he is, offering his vindictive and unnecessary opinions. He should make everyone happy and just go away. He is the reason that this group has just about collapsed. draino > > Ah Jason so dependable. What a nasty piece of work you are, but then > > you always were. You problem is, you don't realise it. I just popped my [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > He should make everyone happy and just go away. > He is the reason that this group has just about collapsed. You're laughable. Rotund Bristle fired off a hateful reply that fired up this thread. Unfortunately, the 'pair' of you are the ones with more hate than I have ever uttered. So, go back into that dark hole you crawled out of, trolls :-P Signature"Bill Gates is just a monocle and a Persian Cat away from being one of the bad guys in a James Bond movie." -- Dennis Miller > > > > My point is that large numbers of people use floppy disks. Simple. If > > > > you prefer to spend your time observing people's behaviour in [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > standing hereabouts, and I guess he shops at Coles. Either that or the > nurses bring him his food. Rotund's gratuitous brain reference wasn't constructive, but his point about the existence of computer semi-literates and what they may be using is valid. Just as there are people who haven't got a clue about what goes on under the bonnet of their car, there are hordes who are basically clueless when it comes to computers- they can do the computer equivalent of putting in petrol and checking tyres, but beyond that, forget it. They're the Windows users who don't think they need virus or spyware protection because eg they 'don't visit any of those dirty sites' (even though their kids are regular file swappers). My boss (mid 50s and more computer literate than many) was flummoxed by USB drives- the need to eject them via the Windows task bar caused real confusion, compared with pushing the button to eject a floppy. Most younger people I've encountered have no problems, so maybe it's a generational change issue. Floppys will only die when the number of users that are only comfortable with floppies diminishes below some commercial threshold level. And be careful dissing minorities- we're Mac users, remember?? > Floppys will only die when the number of users that are only comfortable > with floppies diminishes below some commercial threshold level. I noticed the local BiLo had a shelf full of various writeable CDs and DVDs, but only one position on that shelf was occupied by 3.5 inch floppy disks. Which reminds me, what happened to 5.25 inch and 8 inch floppy disks? Now there was a real floppy! Signaturehttp://www.ericlindsay.com *rolls around laughing* Comedy gold! :D > In other words, there are still plenty of people that use outdated shitty > technology. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > computers, is > pure shyte on your part. > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > No. Out there in the real world, people still use them. It's your brain > that's dead. Why do parents let their children loose on the computer before they learn manners? You would never dare to speak to somebody face to face that way. You are one of the computer cowards. >>> windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > You would never dare to speak to somebody face to face that way. > You are one of the computer cowards. Indeed. In our large organisation we buy lots of PCs and some macs and I havent see a floppy drive in use around here for 3 years at least. None our our newer PCs have them. Still if he wants to use 10 disks to take his 12 meg word file to school let him knock himself out.... Nig > > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > You would never dare to speak to somebody face to face that way. > You are one of the computer cowards. Well, I see people using floppy disks every day, 24/7. I even see them for sale in Woolies. If you found my humourous twist of your own words problematic, I am prepared to replace the comment with "you must be blind" or maybe "I'm sorry to hear you're agoraphobic". And don't be deceived, I piss people off live as well, when they ask for it. Do you really consider your original use of the word 'dead' to have been unworthy of my response? > > > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > really consider your original use of the word 'dead' to have been > unworthy of my response? I'm sure you're such a big man in your alcove at work. Signature"Bill Gates is just a monocle and a Persian Cat away from being one of the bad guys in a James Bond movie." -- Dennis Miller > > > > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. > > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > really consider your original use of the word 'dead' to have been > unworthy of my response? If i think of you at all i think you are a very rude child. Nothing else. > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. Because there is no cheaper way of transfering documents between people, also the large familarity that people have with floppy drives keeps them in use. What is the alternative? CD-RW? more fussy to use. USB flash, expensive, you might have to teach someone how to use it if they never heard of it. Email? not everyone will give you their address. > windows computers still installing FDD's? I thought they were dead. "windows computers"? I guess you mean boxes made by HP, Dell etc... lots of generic boxes no longer come with 'em. I don't bother with 'em anymore, and neither do many others who build PCs. OTOH, I always make sure that at least one of my personal machines has one, as I find I need one one or twice a year. They only cost a few bucks anyway... Signature/J/ |
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