RE: OT -- suggestions to ensure nerdiness in potential IT staff

> > How would you convert a 1-sided 5 ¼" diskette into a 2-sided one?
>
> Flip the floppy and cut a notch. I actually used scissors.
> I loved it when
> they came out with those precise clippers.

***I just used a plain hole punch

> > What colour were the Verbatim 5 ¼" diskette pockets?
>
> Was it grey? Was that 3Ms? I remember paying 50 bucks for
> 10 floppies. I
> thought it was a great deal!!
>

• It was pink

> > What IBM PS/2 model was listed as having a 2.88M diskette drive?
>
> Sorry, I went with all the generic PCs.

• I don't remember what IBM had them, but my old generic 486 has one.

> > Did the first macintosh computer come with a handle?

• No, I don't believe it did.

> > Extremely important entertainment bonus question: What
> cartridges came
> with
> > the Atari 2600 game system upon initial purchase?
>
> Asteroids, I think.

I never got an Atari, but I would guess pong.

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