[cctalk] Re: Core memory (was Re: Computer Museum uses GreaseWeazle to help exonerate Maryland Man)

2023-02-02 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On Feb 2, 2023, at 11:03 AM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk > wrote: > > This discussion on core memory got me thinking: > > Is it possible to "read" core memory by examining each core using some kind > of instrument that would sense its "charge" (or lack thereof) > non-destructively? > > Coul

[cctalk] Re: Core memory (was Re: Computer Museum uses GreaseWeazle to help exonerate Maryland Man)

2023-02-02 Thread Will Cooke via cctalk
> On 02/02/2023 10:03 AM CST Sellam Abraham via cctalk > wrote: > > > This discussion on core memory got me thinking: > > Is it possible to "read" core memory by examining each core using some kind > of instrument that would sense its "charge" (or lack thereof) > non-destructively? > > Cou

[cctalk] Re: Core memory (was Re: Computer Museum uses GreaseWeazle to help exonerate Maryland Man)

2023-02-02 Thread Sellam Abraham via cctalk
This discussion on core memory got me thinking: Is it possible to "read" core memory by examining each core using some kind of instrument that would sense its "charge" (or lack thereof) non-destructively? Could a piece of paper be placed over a core plane and fine particles of iron sprinkled onto