31 Oct
2007
31 Oct
'07
11:28 p.m.
Richard wrote:
I'm going to VCF/nanotech thing by plane and I
thought this would be a
good way to bring Al some 8" floppies (PLATO system!) to
archive/image, but I wondered if the airport x-ray scanner would do
anything bad to them? I'd hate to damage them on my way to having
them archived...
As far as I can tell x-rays themselves can't affect floppy discs,
however the transport system can if it is magnetized for any reason
(rollers, plates, etc).
I understand that the metal detectors can cause problems with discs though.
Best to transport the discs in a box (metalized plastic??) that can
shield against stray magnetic fields if the disc's data are of high value.
No idea where to get such a box/container though. A scroogle search for
"shield floppy disc container erase" gives some interesting patents
though...
John :-#)#
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