[ubuntu-uk] wholel disk access ?

[Des]

Hello All,
        
        My system has Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.1 running dual boot.
        
        Is it possible to access old files on 9.04 from 9.1?  If so how?
        
        The reason I want to do this is that I have messed up
        my /etc/fstab in
        9.04 and can`t use my USB stick to transfer files.
        
        A separate question:
        
        Are floppy drives now a thing of the past? 
        I have been told that a
        legal thingy is going on with Micro.... over the issue.
        
        Most grateful for any help.  Thanks
        
        Des