Date   : Sun, 27 May 1984 22:31:14 EDT
From   : David Towson (CSD) <towson@Amsaa.ARPA>
Subject: Re: Flipping Floppies

Jerry - First I feel obligated to warn you that this subject has been debated
before on this list and also info-micro and probably several others.  These
debates have been characterized by considerable passion, at times.  Many
arguments have been put forth, both pro and con, but NEVER have I seen any
good TEST DATA (i.e., NUMBERS).  So as far as I am concerned, the issue remains
open.  Personally, I have cut new holes and used both sides of a dozen or so
5-inchers with no ill effects.  But I don't really give these disks much of
a test, so I can't say I have proved anything.  I have taken the things apart
and seen how they are made.  In the ones I have opened, the liners have been
made of stuff that looks like Kimwipes.  Frankly, I don't see how dirt is
going to get out those cells in the weave once it gets in there.  Until I see
some honest data to the contrary, I just don't believe that claim.  For that
reason, I also don't believe the "head wear" claim either.  If someone has
some test data from a believable source that will shed some light on this,
please post it.  It's an interesting subject, but I find some of the arguments
awfully theoretical.


Dave
towson@amsaa.arpa