2 Aug
1999
2 Aug
'99
2:35 a.m.
On Sun, 1 Aug 1999, Mike Ford wrote:
What is a RL02K-DC?
One person suspected it might be some kind of test cartridge, so I want to
get a group opinion. BTW three people inquired about it, so its safe to say
its claimed, I just want to know what it is so it goes to a person who can
use it.
IIRC: that is a 'standard' RL02 disk cartridge. 'Standard' in that there
can be defects in the surface that will not store data correctly. This
was compensated for by the operating system (in most cases).
In situations where the O.S. did not have the capability to manage media
defects, DEC also offered a cartridge designated 'RL02K-EF', where the
'EF' denoted 'Error Free'. (no media defects)
-jim
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