On Mon, Oct 2,
2023 at 5:18 AM Stefan Skoglund via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
> The main problem with that lorry hurtling down the freeway is
> latency.....
>
> I need to move 1 PB ..... how long will it take filling and packing
> enough IBM LTO-9 tapes to send 1 PB ?
>
> How long does it takes to fill 1 tape with 18 TB ?
On Mon, 2 Oct 2023, KenUnix via cctalk wrote:
Back it up to floppy diskettes.
HaHa. Sorry I could not resist.
Far too unstable and prone to damage and data corruption.
Use dead-tree technology of cards or paper tape.
If you use cards, put diagonal sharpie marks on the decks, to facilitate
visual re-ordering after the crash on the freeway.
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Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin(a)xenosoft.com
Also EAST / WEST , in case of data collision. :)