Re: Tape, was Single User

From: Steve O'Hara-Smith <steve_at_sohara.org>
Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 11:08:46 UTC
On Tue, 24 May 2022 20:56:58 -0400
"Kevin P. Neal" <kpn@neutralgood.org> wrote:

> Oh, no, did data tapes also have this problem? The problems with Ampex 456
> in a certain range of time are well known. I've seen it called "sticky
> shed".

	They certainly can do, the worst thing you can do with a mag tape
is leave it alone for a few decades, they last a lot longer for being moved
from spool to spool every few weeks.

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