Always scan your files for viruses before transferring them to other users. There are many ways to transfer files between computers. The classical method is to copy the files onto a floppy diskette and insert the diskette into a different computer.
Floppy disks are useful for transferring files on and off campus using a removeable media.
However, this method has several drawbacks. Both computers must be able to read the disk, and the disk must be physically moved from one location to the other. This process is also slow and can lead to disk errors, which could corrupt or destroy your computer files. Click here for more information on transferring files among different computers using floppy disks. An alternative method for transferring files between computers is to use E-mail.