I am working on adding actual file management operations to Navigator, the HelenOS file manager. Here's a sneak preview of New File operation. We can create and empty file or a zero-filled file of the specified size. Creating a large file can take time, so we need progress indication. And we need to do something about the command line, too.
Lubricate the lead screw and the portion of the carriage that rides on the platen by applying a liberal portion of Saunders Magnalube Micropolis P/N 732-0001-6 to these surfaces.Now of course an exact description of the P/N I was not able to find, but Saunders Magnalube are polyurea-based greases. So there you have it, black on white, use a polyurea-based grease. These can be easily found in an lubricants e-shop, no problem there. The internets say silicone grease should be safe, but may be challenging to apply and lithium grease may damage plastics. Take from that what you will, I think I will stick to manufacturer's recommendations. I have a plan for inspecting and probably cleaning a number of floppy drives (CF2, 3.5", 5.25") in the future, so this information is very handy. Let's grease some screws! ^_^
Five years in the (not) making, and now it's finally here! Let's unwrap this very special package!
