I finally got around to the task of re-archiving the data in my mongrel
collection of tapes (QIC2 format 1/4" Streaming Cartridge) that's been
nicely stored in its two copier-paper boxes since forever. I figured
I could reduce the physical space required down to a handful of DVDs
while simultaneo
Boston Linux Installfest XXXV
When: Saturday Deccember 5, 2009 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of parking in front of the building.
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distrib
On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 1:06 PM, Michael ODonnell
wrote:
> ... QIC2 format 1/4" Streaming Cartridge ...
I've never used a QIC or Travan system that didn't suck big green
donkey dick. The Travan stuff was absolutely horrible; I think it
came defective from the factory to spare you the trouble o
On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 04:36:15PM -0500, Ben Scott wrote:
> There aren't really *any* computer formats available to the consumer
> which are rated for long term storage.
http://www.ollydbg.de/Paperbak/
Laser printer + acid-free paper + fire-resistant storage should last out
your lifetime. The
>> Nice how the 9-track serpentine
>> layout makes it possible for a single medium flaw to trash the bit stream
>> in 9 different places at once... >-/
>
> Unfortunately, I think most tape systems are multi-track --
>everything from ancient reel-to-reel stuff to the latest LTO.
Right, but for
On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Michael ODonnell
wrote:
>>> Nice how the 9-track serpentine
>>> layout makes it possible for a single medium flaw to trash the bit stream
>>> in 9 different places at once... >-/
>>
>> Unfortunately, I think most tape systems are multi-track --
>> everything from
