29 Jan
1998
29 Jan
'98
11:19 p.m.
At 07:01 PM 1/29/98 -0800, you wrote:
At the time I wasn't into old computers, only the latest and greatest. As
such, core memory seemed incredibly ancient. We were on an Aircraft
Carrier, and to the best of our knowledge nothing was still using core.
Until recently (or maybe still, I'm not sure) all spacecraft had to use
core to prevent data changes caused by cosmic particles. A lot of space
rated core still shows up in the surplus around here (30 miles from KSC.)
Joe
Other manuals that would be good would be the (they
did the Hardware)
manuals. I remember 2-3 years ago sitting in the computer room while at
sea, looking over and being dumbfounded that one of the guys was studying
core memory for a test he had to take.
What is so odd about this? There is still LOTS of core still in use by the
military. Why? Because you can beat the hell out of it.
Zane
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