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.