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Help need with 8" floppy

ADJBADJB
edited July 2008 in Chit chat
Does anybody have an 8" floppy drive hanging about?.

Any help greatly appreciated.
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  • ToxieDoggToxieDogg
    edited July 2008
    Sorry, can't really help you, I'm just here to say 'Fnar Fnar' before anybody else does :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited July 2008
    and im just here to say, you need viagra to help an 8'' floppy
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  • thx1138thx1138
    edited July 2008
    why not check out the Retro Computer museum thread in the adverts forum?
  • RNDRND
    edited July 2008
    Tried ebay?
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  • ADJBADJB
    edited July 2008
    thx1138 wrote: »
    why not check out the Retro Computer museum thread in the adverts forum?

    There's nothing of interest there. I think I have a better collection of machines than those.
    Tried ebay?

    Yes, absolutely nothing even with worldwide search. I only have two disks that need preserving so I don't really want to spend any (much) money.


    My best bet is probably somewhere like Bletchly Park but there not too keen on loaning kit out.
  • thx1138thx1138
    edited July 2008
    nothing of interest

    grumble grumble grumble

    I meant e-mail them, and ask, not check their online list
  • jpjp
    edited July 2008
    ADJB wrote: »
    ...I only have two disks that need preserving so I don't really want to spend any (much) money...

    Just out of interest what are you looking to preserve?
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  • ADJBADJB
    edited July 2008
    The original files for a Spike Milligan Book.
  • jpjp
    edited July 2008
    ADJB wrote: »
    The original files for a Spike Milligan Book.

    Blimey, I wasn't expecting that - what a find! Perhaps now would be a good time to get in contact with a professional data recovery agency?
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  • IN31IN31
    edited July 2008
    You could ask one of our suppliers of broadcast equipment, they are based in Surrey and designed and built the hardware onsite. In the late 80's they had graphics equipment with 8" drives. The company is still going and you could see if they have any old kit around their workshop.

    Just say a Broadcast Engineer from BSkyB pointed you in their direction.

    www.aston.tv

    I think the support e-mail is support@aston.tv. If that e-mail address does not work then use sales@aston.tv and ask them to forward it onto support.

    Don't blame me if they tell you to bugger off for not being a customer. :wink:

    Might be an interesting PR thing for them, assuming you did not source the disks from some dodgy bloke down the pub. :-)
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