[Techtalk] Sending floppy disks thru the mail

Liz Young liz at kandew.net
Mon Sep 16 07:01:36 EST 2002


On Thursday 12 September 2002 06:23 pm, Arashi wrote:
> This is a general question:  what are the chances of a floppy disk
> getting corrupted when it's sent overseas via air mail?
>

Hi Berenice,

Years ago, I received a package of software (three floppies) through the 
U.S. Mail that were damaged (twice).  The good set was finally sent in 
a cardboard disc package labeled "Software Enclosed!  DO NOT X-RAY!".  
That might be worth a try.

-Liz



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