Are floppy disks a reliable way to save information? What is a better way of saving my work?
No. Microlab Technicians spend a great deal of their time trying to repair disks which have lost information, usually in vein. Floppies can’t take a lot of abuse, and bookbags, where disks usually end up, tend to be tossed about. They can also be easily lost. The best solution is to simply e-mail yourself the file as an attachment. Even better if you have a Yahoo! account use Yahoo! Briefcase like a disk you can access anywhere that you can get on the Internet. We’ve included links to some of the websites that offer free “Internet hard drives” you can use to store your papers. Instructions are available on their website. Yahoo!
