This section of LFPG covers most of the well known types of storage. Zip Disks are by far the most common of disk formats around today. The disks cost more per Mb than CD ROM but have the added advantage of being reusable. Zip disks are wide spread in both PC and Mac platforms, however only the Mac can read Mac and PC formats. The PC platform can only read PC disks and not Mac disks - unless dedicated disk reading software is used.
Zip Disks are ideal for transferring jobs to and from bureau's and design agencies.
They are, however, not suitable for archiving jobs because of the cost per Mb is too high when compared to CD ROM Zip Disks rarely fail however any disk checking program, such as Norton utilities, should be able to fix any problems incurred - especially if Norton file saver is installed. This customer care is unrivalled in any business. There are two sizes of zip - 100Mb and 250 Mb. The 100 Mb disks are more common but 250 Mb is fast becoming a standard within the industry. More than enough for any design agency or bureau's requirements.