24 Mar
2016
24 Mar
'16
7:56 p.m.
On 03/24/2016 04:40 PM, Jecel Assumpcao Jr. wrote:
Jon Elson wrote on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:34:48 -0500:
In 1986, pretty much any density was possible. But, since
it was done on a PDP-11, it is a fairly good guess it is not
at 6250. So, most likely either 800 (which I no longer have
a complete system to read) or 1600, which I do. But, likely
others can do it, also.
Jon
What density and format is this tape? Not all
drives
support all densities.
I actually mentioned this detail to his advisor when they
were
discussing this topic after his student's defense, but I don't think he
remembers this information. I am guessing that the tape was recorded
around 1986, so any new density introduced after that (if there were
any) can be ruled out. About the format, I have no idea.