[GTALUG] Advice -- ... old tape stuff

[James Knott]

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.