On 08/09/2016 04:31 PM, Stewart C. Russell via talk wrote: > On 2016-08-09 04:15 PM, James Knott via talk wrote: >> You should always back up with tar to 9 track tape stands, the way the >> computer gods intended. ;-) > For it is written ... eventually. > > Those who remember 9-track tape might be amused to see the "Richeson > Lock Box" painter's palette, and recognize what it *really* is: > https://www.currys.com/product.htm?Product=J208&Source=Category&Category=LOCK_BOX_PALETTE > > That looks like a disk pack cover, not sure what model though. I used to work with Data General & DEC 200 MB drives, along with smaller packs with single or dual platters. The Data General "Gemini" drive comes to mind. I also used to work with DG, DEC and Collins (rebranded Potter) tape stands, mostly 9 track, but also a couple of 7 track.
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