[jstrebel]

Ok, impressive, but - why? No current computer has a floppy disk drive anymore. The Web Page claims building such a disk is a learning exercise, but the knowledge offered is pretty arcane, even for regular Linux users. Is this pure nostalgia?

[cbdevidal]

If you have to ask why this is not for you. Why climb a mountain that’s already been climbed hundreds of times? For the challenge.

[jstrebel]

Well, in a world of finite resources, I think I would need a better reason to invest time into this topic than just "for the challenge". I mean I just think that I have ample opportunities to do something more sensible with my time. Climbing a mountain at least gives you bragging rights; I don't think a bootable floppy disk is impressing anyone these days.

[cbdevidal]

> I don't think a bootable floppy disk is impressing anyone these days.

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