> I really hope these disks still contain all their data. Let us know.
Yes! Else the description of this undertaking will have to replace the current example for "fiasco" in the dictionary.
In my experience with forens-ifying 8" floppies, I find they're often more robust than smaller ones. The bits seem less likely to come unstuck and fall off onto the floor, and seem less appetizing to the dreaded ubiquitous bit-munching animals that lurk inside dark storage boxes.
My inner control-freak is secretly hoping to account for each diskette and at least be on speaking terms with its new owner.
If someone did buy one or more CMI or PPG diskettes for hundreds of pounds and wasn't on the CMI or PPG mailing lists that would be quite intriguing, wouldn't it?
Joe
Hand up. I was one of the other bidders. Though not the +£300 one.
Unfortunately my pockets weren't so deep.
I really hope these disks still contain all their data. Let us know.
Cheers,
David
http://dvdborn.blogspot.com
--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, Joe Sleator wrote:
>
> I think the dubious honour of the most expensive ones goes to myself. Half
> asleep, accidentally bidding against another enthusiastic member...and
> winning. Put your hand up, other member!
>
> Got a few others as well. And yes, at least one other member got a few!
>
> Yay! \o/
>
> We'll keep y'all posted as to what was on 'em, if anything useful. I think
> the PPG ones might be 8" waveterm B, and the CMI ones II or IIx. We'll know
> more when they arrive, of course.
>
> Hopefully all who won floppies are in a position to imagedisk 'em, and they
> all have rare and wonderful content for our continued content-ment.
>
> Joe S
> On Dec 6, 2012 9:48 AM, "KyleR" wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I see these disks sold for nearly US$2500...wow!
> >
> > Is the buyer a member here? I hope we will find out if the disks are still
> > usable.
> >
> > --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, linear226@ wrote:
> > >
> > > in case any Series II users are interested..
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/330834587035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
> > >
> > > also same seller has some frankie goes to hollywood PPG Waveterm disks
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankie-Goes-To-Hollywood-original-Fairlight-floppy-discs-set-of-4-rare-genuine-/330834579322?pt=UK_Music_Music_Memorabilia_LE&;hash=item4d07470f7a
> > >
> > > :)
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>