My company needs to transfer data from over 700 floppy disks onto our file server, and they've put a two-week deadline on it. I initially told them that this task seems pretty much impossible given the timeframe. I've already ordered an external USB floppy disk reader to help with the job, but honestly, the entire situation feels a bit overwhelming. I'm looking for any creative or efficient strategies to tackle this task without calling in a third-party service. Any suggestions?
5 Answers
Consider scripting the copying process! Automate it so that when you insert a floppy, it copies the data and notifies you when it’s done. This way, you won't have to keep an eye on it constantly, and can just swap floppies when alerted.
Honestly, if it were me, I'd probably just put on a long movie or series while I worked through the disks at home. At worst, you can take a couple of hours each day and handle this in a more relaxed environment.
If you can handle 10 disks a day, you can get it done within your timeline. I’d recommend getting 3-4 USB drives and just making it part of your routine – plug in and swap out floppies as they finish copying. It could even be a bit fun!
Check how long those floppies have been sitting around. Many of them might not even work. The magnetic coating degrades over time, so be prepared for a few to be unreadable. You may have to manage your expectations for how much data you can actually recover.
You might want to invest in multiple USB floppy readers. Using several of them at the same time could cut down your copying time significantly. I suggest running a few in parallel for the best results.
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