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[ubuntu] My Ubuntu 12.04 floppy drive problem~

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http://ubuntuforums.org – My computer's floppy drive works with other distros but not Ubuntu 12.04. I put in the floppy and detect it; but it will not mount. Can anyone help me with this please? (Hardware)

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Submitted by dayu on 09/19/2012

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