linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Build from "scratch", LOL FDD

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, dvdpst <dvdposton@...> wrote:
>
> It is call HD controller or CD/DVD controller now. BUT it still uses the
> same controller.

Wrong.

> Some MBs still has FDD controller buillt in. Look in some Bios. Some still
> has 'A' drive as an boot
> option.

I think floppy drives are gone today.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006654&isNodeId=1&Description=floppy+controller&x=27&y=13

We have found 0 items that match "floppy controller" within:
Computer Hardware > Motherboards

Seems like there are some external USB things now that may or may not read a floppy disk.