Floppy Disk Track Markers

[joe117]

Can anyone explain in simple terms how the start of track markers are generated in a floppy disk.

[tjaymadison]

Welcome, joe! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Sounds like homework to me. Simple terms -- magnetism. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

But seriously! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif For some background info, click here (http://www.pcguide.com/ref/fdd/index.htm). Good Luck!

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[This message has been edited by tjaymadison (edited 05-11-2001).]