Frank Cox wrote:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:15:59 -0600
"Troll/Idiot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Also, that many cards might be expensive.
They seem to go pretty cheap on Ebay.
I still haven't figured out why anyone would want a stack of punchcards.
*shudder*
At one time, even before computers (B.C.), they were the standard way to
store data. Each card held one record. The first tape drives were
often used to emulate a card reader & punch. The rectangular chad was
also useful for placing in someone's fan etc. ;-)
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