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| Lesson 4: Using Common Mass Storage Peripherals  | A basic step-by-step guide with screen shots for new Linux desktop users. Besides the main components which make up the modern PC, there are many optional peripherals which can be attached to it and when these are properly utilized they can contribute to make the computing environment and experience more convenient, productive and pleasant. | | | The Floppy Disk Drive | The Floppy Disk Drive
One convenient way to perform this provided that the file sizes are not too large is to use a floppy disk or diskette.
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| | The CD-ROM Drive | The CD-ROM Drive
Nowadays the CD-ROM is widely used as a means to store and distribute data and information.
| | The USB Mass Storage Device | The USB Mass Storage Device
Another popular portable storage medium is the USB mass storage device (sometimes also known as a thumb drive).
| | The CD-RW Drive | The CD-RW Drive
While the CD-ROM drive is very useful as a portable storage medium due to its high capacity and low cost, it suffers from the disadvantage that it is a read-only medium.
| | CD-Creator | CD-Creator
The File Manager has a facility which enables a user to copy files and folders very easily to a CD-RW drive.
| | GnomeToaster | GnomeToaster
A more versatile CD burning application is GnomeToaster.
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